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Planning Analyst

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Ann Taylor

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United States , New Albany

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

  • Planning experience is a plus
  • Micro strategy experience strongly preferred
What we offer:
  • Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
  • Support for 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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