Authenticity is everything,

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

Responsible for creating and leading the execution of the merchandise strategy for a subset of the brand in the long and short term.  Strategy is created by using the inputs of brand positioning, customer insights, competitive and market intelligence, and trend. Collaborates cross-functionally to bring product to market. Owns maximizing business and minimizing risk in season.

The impact you can have

• Responsible for creating and delivering a balanced assortment that meets customer needs and financial targets.
• Manages in-season business by tracking and analyzing sales information to identify opportunities to increase sales, improve margins, maximize inventories and decrease markdowns.
• Works cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the on time and accurate delivery of all products (WIP, CFT, etc.).
• Partner with marketing on strategies that support the key initiatives including product introductions.
• Collaborate with Planning partners on vendor projections to ensure accurate forecasts by style are captured.
• Responsible for receipt management, identifying delivery risks/changes and presents solutions/plans to mitigate risk.
• Patterns competitors and fashion leaders to understand how they are projecting their brand.  Focuses on overall assortment, fashion offering, pricing/promotional cadence, and presentations. Reports on and uses findings/information in season and future line planning.
• Research and anticipate what the customer wants next and why. 

You’ll bring to the role

• 8+ years of experience in a merchandising related position for a fashion retailer.
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business related field preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook.   Microstrategy and FlexPLM preferred.
• Ability to teach and develop talent. 
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
• Must have a sense of urgency and personal accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Achievement oriented with management experience and demonstrated leadership.
• Ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships.

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*
• On-site:  This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our Lane Bryant office location in Columbus, OH.

*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.