Calling all optimists,
innovators, and creators.
Make your mark here.

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role

The Brand Analyst supports Supply Chain stakeholders and Brand partners to ensure the smooth flow of goods through our distribution centers and timely deliveries to customers and stores. They provide communication, KPI reporting, and issue resolution to optimize network performance and drive operational efficiencies. They excel in communication and are flexible to business needs, serving as the primary contact between Brands and Supply Chain Operations teams.

The impact you can have

• Provides guidance to Supply Chain stakeholders and Brand partners on business needs and timelines based on network capabilities. 
• Delivers clear messaging and timely information across all levels of the organization, responds to questions from business partners in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Collects information and appropriate authorizations pertinent to all projects, monitors project progress and publishes results.
• Runs and monitors reporting measuring performance metrics and service level agreements, ensures the information provided is accurate and timely.
• Provides timely issue resolution to customer inquiries through prioritization and maintaining deadlines as assigned.
• Identifies and analyzes data in a manner to drive best business decisions. Serves as a key resource in the analysis and development of reporting.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience to include Supply Chain distribution, inventory control, fulfillment operations, project management, and corporate/retail analytics experience.
• Experience with warehouse distribution and fulfillment operations including functions related to inventory management, receiving, picking, packing and shipping. 
• Strong warehouse management and inventory system knowledge preferred, including PKMS and WMS systems.
• Knowledge of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), with an emphasis on Excel analytics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects both individually and as part of a team. Individual must demonstrate a proactive and open attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.  Individual must communicate and present information effectively to multiple levels of business partners
• Ability to tell data-driven stories.
• Demonstrate agility and the capability to quickly change.

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (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.

This position works onsite in the Etna, Ohio location.

Location:

DC-Distrib Ctr Etna OH-ascena, OH 43062

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.