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About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here.

About The Role

Individual contributor position responsible for assisting with the development and execution of the merchandise strategy.  Assists the Buyer with historical analysis, competitive intelligence, and assortment planning and general organization of the product.

The impact you can have

Pre-season:

• Supports the buyer in developing a line that represents the brand by doing competitive intelligence, customer intimacy, and business analysis.

• Understands the customer.  Works with Buyer in researching and anticipating what the customer wants next; uses information from store visits in decision making and planning process.

• Collects industry/ consumer/ competitor trend information. Reports on and integrates findings into the development of the strategic vision and the future selection of product. 

• Synthesizes trend intelligence and determines its relevancy to LB’s brand strategy.

• Works with Planning and Allocation on promotional cadence, flow order,

      color/size buys, minimum /maximum quantities, etc.

• Determines, based on history, trend, market information and customer knowledge, the ranking of each item in their assortment.

• Ensures all samples are ordered for marketing purposes post product milestone meetings.

• Ensures that all purchasing deadlines are met and communicated to appropriate cross functional partners.

In-season:

• In season, supports Buyer in reacting to current business trends; ensures the integration of fashion newness, develops upside strategies, recognizes product evolution and potential voids; prepares contingency plans to drive sales and profit objectives.

• Works cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the flow of the vertical process in maintained.

• Patterns competitors and fashion leaders and understands how they are projecting their brand.  Focuses on overall assortment, fashion offering, pricing/promotional cadence, and presentations. Reports on and uses findings/information in season and future line planning.

• Prepares samples for PR and Marketing.

• Partners with Visual on floor set placement of product to insure that all styles are represented and volume and fashion projection objectives are met.

• Partners with Store Ops to develop appropriate educational and event tools for stores.

• Collaborates with Ecomm and Outlet merchants to insure all channel needs are met.

• Maintains all samples for the season.

• Helps Merchants prep for meetings.

• Understands the Assortment.

Post-season:

Responsible for hind-sighting product performance.

You’ll bring to the role

• 1-2 years of experience in a merchandising related position for a fashion retailer.

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business-related field preferred along with industry related internship.

• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook. Microstrategy preferred.

• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

• Acute attention to detail.

• Must have a sense of urgency.

• Strong interpersonal skills, prioritizing, communication skills, and time management.

• Ability to multitask and pivot based on priorities.

Benefits At KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant & Talbots (in store and online) 

• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands   

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement* 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.