Inventory Planning Analyst

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 Inventory Planning Analyst develops and executes inventory and allocation strategies across stores and e-commerce to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. Partnering with Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, and Operations, this role analyzes store, channel, assortment, and size performance; manages reporting and inventory flow; and translates data into clear recommendations that guide future buys, allocation decisions, and replenishment strategies.

The impact you can have

• Business analysis in support of location level strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity.  This would include reviewing productivity by Store, Tier, Region, and Climate level opportunities. 
• Leads the review of allocation strategies for each floor set
• Accountable for providing size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies.  Owns pre-season size profiling reviews
• Collaborating with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner to formulate future business strategies
• Hindsight size information for each quarterly buy cycle with that could influence productivity/results for future seasons.
• Provides analytics to support internal business partner’s needs (for Home Office and for the Field Organization)
• Proactively seeks out mentoring and training opportunities that facilitate personal development  

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, statistics, operations, engineering, supply chain, fashion
• 1-3 years of allocation and business analytics
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results
• Problem-solving skills - proactively recommends solutions to various stakeholders; can make decisions with limited information
• Self-Starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven track record of using data to influence decisions to drive profitable outcomes
• High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen - ability to analyze and understand quantitative data
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology. Systems used: JDA (Blue Yonder Allocation, MicroStrategy, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook

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

*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 [email protected]. 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.