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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

The Planning Analyst role influences business actions by translating data into actionable insights and recommendations. This role analyzes trends, evaluates performance and partners cross-functionally to inform decisions to support execution of sales and inventory strategies.

The impact you can have

• Support preseason channel planning by preparing accurate sales and inventory inputs; maintain planning tools and datasets.

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all reporting; proactively identify and flag discrepancies or risks.

• Produce and maintain standardized reporting to support business needs; validate outputs before distribution.

• Analyze historical and in-season performance to identify trends, anomalies, and key drivers of choice count results.

• Translate data into insights, forming initial recommendations with guidance from senior team members.

• Partner with Merchandising, Merch Planning, Marketing, and Finance teams to gather inputs and deliver timely outputs.

• Develop understanding of the marketing calendar, promotional activity, and impact on sales and inventory.

• Communicate findings clearly and concisely, both written and verbal; ask questions to clarify gaps in understanding.

• Build strong working relationships through reliability, consistency, and follow-through on deliverables.

• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative by seeking to improve processes, enhance reporting, and expand business knowledge.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or related field

• 3-5 years' experience in an analytical position.  Planning experience is a plus

• Retail or Specialty retailer experience strongly preferred

• Experience with Data Warehouse required (Micro strategy experience strongly preferred)

• Advanced MS Excel experience required (data manipulation)

• Experienced MS Access user preferred

• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Office experience highly preferred

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.*

*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.

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

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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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.