Inventory Planning Analyst

KnitWell Group • Albany, OH

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The position supports location-level strategies, including productivity reviews by store, tier, region, and climate. It leads reviews of allocation strategies for each floor set and provides size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies, including ownership of pre-season size profiling reviews. The analyst collaborates with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner on future business strategies, provides hindsight size information for quarterly buy cycles, and delivers analytics for Home Office and Field Organization business partners. The role also proactively seeks mentoring and training opportunities to support personal development.

This is a regular, full-time hybrid position, with required workdays at the Lane Bryant office in New Albany, Ohio, as defined by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, statistics, operations, engineering, supply chain, or fashion.
• 1–3 years of allocation and business analytics experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results.
• Problem-solving skills, including proactively recommending solutions to stakeholders and making decisions with limited information.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proven track record of using data to influence decisions and drive profitable outcomes.
• High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, including the ability to analyze and understand quantitative data.
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze store, channel, assortment, and size performance to support inventory and allocation strategies.
• Support location-level strategies to drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity, including reviews by store, tier, region, and climate.
• Lead reviews of allocation strategies for each floor set.
• Provide size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies.
• Own pre-season size profiling reviews.
• Collaborate with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner to formulate future business strategies.
• Provide hindsight size information for each quarterly buy cycle to inform productivity and results in future seasons.
• Provide analytics to support business partners in the Home Office and Field Organization.
• Seek mentoring and training opportunities that facilitate personal development.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for individual development and opportunities for career mobility within the family of brands.
• Local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match for eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities supporting communities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level