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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.

About the role
Manages all purchasing activity for the build out of retail stores, including inventory management, vendor relations, new fixture/material development, cost savings initiatives, and issue resolution.  Manages the flow of materials and fixtures to the construction job sites in the territory for all commodities, to make sure the job stays on schedule.

The impact you can have

• Manage vendors including contract negotiation, inventory reporting, issue resolution, and product development.

• Maintain Purchasing system, Excel Takeoffs, shop drawing files, fixture photos, parts reference manuals, and purchasing procedural manuals. 

• Assist Buyers with inventory management process and procedures. Run reports in JDE for inventory reconciliation, commodity planning, and takeoff tracking, as required.

• Create Purchase Orders using takeoff process in JDE Purchasing System, for new construction projects as well as remodels, and rollouts.

• Provides documentation to both vendors and general contractors, facilitates emergency deliveries, and acts as a liaison between vendors and the job site.

• Partners with design and construction teams to develop process changes and assist with takeoff and fulfillment issue resolution

• Create, Maintain, and distribute OSM schedules and Blue/Green books. Maintain documentation of job activity, including takeoffs, OSMs, Parts Lists, and emails

• Assist Purchasing Manager in contract negotiations, documentation, special projects, rollouts, and vendor communication as directed

You’ll bring to the role

• Experience with MS Office suite; Outlook, Excel, Word.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as SAP / ERP systems and advanced Excel.

• Strong communication skills and comfortable working cross functionally.

• 4-7 years’ experience purchasing construction or related field.

• Retail purchasing a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree a plus.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage change, and align with organization's brand strategies and values.

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*

• The target salary range for this role is: $75k-$85k

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*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 remotely. Occasional travel to a company office may be required.

Location:

Corporate ascena – Remote

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.