Merchandising Coordinator

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

Supports the operational execution of the merchandise ordering process for a subset of the brand. Responsible for data integrity and back-office operations throughout the product life cycle including sample requests & management, order generation/maintenance, and product channel execution support.

The impact you can have

Sample Management: 60%

• Orders, tracks and maintains all product samples.
• Provides samples to business partners as needed.

• Prepares samples for PR and Marketing turn-ins throughout the season.
• Submits product for outfit guides, Ecom turn in, and push report. 
• Supports with sample set up for key milestone meetings.

Business Operations: 30%

• Manages data integrity including: reconciling the On Order report, preparing POs, and updating information in the system/with cross-functional partners throughout the process. 
• Supports some assortment form data entry.
• Partners with leader/team to manage execution of commitments and management of the Operational Tracking Report.  
• Supports other ad hoc data entry / compiling, report generation, and special projects.

Cross Functional Support of Product Execution: 10% 

• Partners with Visual and Site Ops to ensure that all styles are represented.
• Partner with Merchandising Operations to ensure data integrity.

You'll bring to the role

• 0-2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business-related field preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook. Knowledge/familiarity of FlexPLM preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and manage priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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, philanthropic activities to support our communities. *
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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 myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. 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.