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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.

Assistant Vice President, Engineering (Distribution Ctr Operations) – Etna (OH) or Greencastle (IN)

About the role
 The Assistant VP of Engineering is responsible for providing leadership, developing short- and long-term strategic roadmaps and directing a program of projects, processes, MHE equipment and engineering design to drive operational performance.  The AVP of Engineering will apply best practices and continuous improvement programs and innovation to drive efficiencies in labor, technology and facility performance for the ecommerce fulfillment and retail distribution networks supporting eight specialty apparel retail brands.  This position will also have a heavy focus on optimizing processes associated with meeting customer demand and efficiency objectives. 

The impact you can have

• Continuously explore opportunities to enhance supply chain performance through an evaluation of network layout (domestic and international), 3rd party logistics opportunities, advanced engineering capabilities, and future labor needs.
• Develop, direct and administer distribution/fulfillment engineering programs and staffing models designed to optimize the facilities, process designs, specifications and procurement of all current/future capital projects and equipment.
• Develop and lead the engineering teams across multiple facilities
• Lead and execute operational goals and projects to successful completion.
• Strategic planning experience in P&L project budgeting and management, capital planning, contract negotiations and cost expense savings.
• Develop and implement processes, projects and strategies to ensure overall distribution/fulfillment center financial and project budgetary objectives meet or exceed expectations

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree or work experience

• 10 plus years of experience in related positions of increasing responsibility in logistics, supply chain management, ecommerce fulfillment, distribution or warehouse environment.
• 10 plus years of leadership experience in an ecommerce fulfillment and/or distribution environment required.
• The ability to drive business changes through effective communication and influence.
• Engineering solutions with flexibility for volume changes while delivering the required productivity and cost per unit levels.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional business partners to ensure technology, financial and operational alignment with a focus on prioritizing key projects.
• The ability to evaluate and recommend fulfillment and distribution processes, equipment and technology to deliver throughput and capacity to optimize multiple 800K+ sq. ft. facilities with 400+ associates that will support all brands as well as future growth.
• Experience in leading and developing a high performing engineering team.

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.

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.

This position works on-site at either our Columbus, Ohio or Greencastle, Indiana location.  The ability to travel to both sites is required.

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Location:

Ascena Corp ETNA-ascena-Pataskala, 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.