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

As Director of Sourcing – Bras, you’ll lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for the Cacique division, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver product that meets customer expectations for fit, quality, and value. You’ll drive financial outcomes across multiple categories by balancing cost, margin, and speed-to-market while ensuring disciplined execution of the product lifecycle calendar. This role is highly collaborative and influence-driven, requiring strong leadership to align internal and external partners and continuously improve processes and results.

The impact you can have

• Accountable for achieving financial results across multiple categories/departments within the Cacique Division.

• Responsible for driving business goals and financial objectives for the team

• Leads and ensures all teams manage our PLC deadlines, hitting IMU targets, quality expectations and standards, on-time delivery and business practices.

• Implements and evaluate business processes and opportunities to drive efficiencies within the team

• Collaborates with teams and senior leadership to identify opportunities and manage risk

• Interprets and applies priorities and strategic objectives for the team, brand, supply chain and organization.

• Influences key stakeholders and senior/executive leadership to drive business initiatives and inform strategy.

• Assumes key leadership role within Cross Functional Team and brand partners.

• Leads the team and Cross Functional team to support the overall achievement of major business objectives.

• Focus is on driving key initiatives across the business with leaders and internal/external partners.

• Ensures strong team orientation, communication, presentation, negotiation and decision-making skills to maintain collaborative working relationships.

• Mentors, coaches and supports direct team on performance expectations.

• Directs initiatives, projects and total process with global partners to ensure alignment on strategies and deliverables

You’ll bring to the role

• 8-10+ years’ Sourcing, Production, Product Development experience in Intimate Apparel or Apparel.

• BA/BS in related field of study, or equivalent functional experience

• Strong knowledge of specialty retail, sourcing, product development and production

• Strong leadership and managerial skills

• Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced environment

• Strong team orientation and ability to maintain collaborative working relationships

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and decision-making skills

• Ability to travel as needed  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for 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)* 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

• Hybrid:  This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Lane Bryant office location in Columbus, OH as defined by business needs.

*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.