Business Analyst, Company Planning

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role

The role of Company Planning is to generate and promote strategic planning ideas to help drive margin, mitigate liabilities and manage inventory effectively. The Company Planning team acts as the hub of Planning and the liaison between Merchandise Planning and Finance. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing insights that drive informed decision-making across various departments within Ann Taylor and LOFT.

The impact you can have

• Support Company Planning by partnering with Information Systems and Business Intelligence to build complex reporting and business tools that increase efficiency and inform decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and publish all topline daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports in an accurate and timely manner including but not limited to the weekly topline business overview, monthly projections, and seasonal hindsighting.
• Create, analyze, and maintain ad hoc reporting documents.

• Support the planning organization with select report maintenance.
  • Company planning templates.
  • Promotional calendar, promo lists
• Partner with key team members within the organization to communicate key strategic changes:

You’ll bring to the role

• Minimum 1 year’s relevant work experience. Prior retail experience a plus

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; advanced degree a plus
• Advanced in Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Explorer, Windows, SharePoint with experience building tools & templates.
• Must have highly advanced excel skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• 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*
• The target salary range for this role is: $62 - $65K

• 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.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New York, NY location and two days per week worked remotely.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.