Planning Analyst

Knitwell Group • New Albany, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning Analyst role influences business actions by translating data into actionable insights and recommendations. This role analyzes trends, evaluates performance and partners cross-functionally to inform decisions to support execution of sales and inventory strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or related field
• 3-5 years' experience in an analytical position.
• Experience with Data Warehouse required (Micro strategy experience strongly preferred)
• Advanced MS Excel experience required (data manipulation)
• Experienced MS Access user preferred
• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Office experience highly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Planning experience is a plus
• Retail or Specialty retailer experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support preseason channel planning by preparing accurate sales and inventory inputs; maintain planning tools and datasets.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all reporting; proactively identify and flag discrepancies or risks.
• Produce and maintain standardized reporting to support business needs; validate outputs before distribution.
• Analyze historical and in-season performance to identify trends, anomalies, and key drivers of choice count results.
• Translate data into insights, forming initial recommendations with guidance from senior team members.
• Partner with Merchandising, Merch Planning, Marketing, and Finance teams to gather inputs and deliver timely outputs.
• Develop understanding of the marketing calendar, promotional activity, and impact on sales and inventory.
• Communicate findings clearly and concisely, both written and verbal; ask questions to clarify gaps in understanding.
• Build strong working relationships through reliability, consistency, and follow-through on deliverables.
• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative by seeking to improve processes, enhance reporting, and expand business knowledge.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees