Associate Merchandiser

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 Associate Merchandiser assists the Merchandiser with merchandise strategy and product assortments that enable the achievement of financial plan.  Works in collaboration with all cross functional partners to deliver departmental plans.

The impact you can have

• Support in developing a line that represents the brand by doing competitive intelligence, customer intimacy, and business analysis.
• Manage a subset of the lifestyle category to begin broadening scope of responsibility
• Collect industry/ consumer/ competitor trend information. Report on and integrates findings into the development of the strategic vision and the future selection of product.
• Works with Planning and Allocation on promotional cadence, flow order, color/size buys, minimum /maximum quantities, etc. Understands and applies retail metrics
• In season, react to current business trends; ensures the integration of fashion newness, develops upside strategies, recognizes product evolution and potential voids; prepares contingency plans to drive sales and profit objectives.
• Work cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the flow of the vertical process in maintained.
• Support sample ordering, tracking, management, organization and pass off
• Responsible for hind-sighting product performance.

You’ll bring to the role

• 3-5 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
• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Benefits at KnitWell Group 

• 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 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.  

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. 

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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.