Merchandise Planning Analyst

Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!

As Merchandise Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for driving financial performance and OMNI inventory productivity, with the goal of meeting/exceeding sales, margin and inventory turn targets; while optimizing in-stock rates within our Core range and Sell-through of our Seasonal assortments. Partnering with Buying, Planning and Allocation, the incumbent will help in the development and execution of reporting to identify opportunities within all of our Global product range; analyzing, measuring and communicating sales and inventory performance through key KPI’s such as, but not limited to – OTB, ST%, WOS, and turn rate expectations to optimize inventory.

About You

• Omni channel savvy
• Consumer-centric, with the ability to balance qualitative and quantitative insights
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and results oriented
• Strong ability to create and drive initiatives forward
• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Flexible and able to perform in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Above all, you’re proactive, positive, and inspired by Knix and our mission!

The Opportunity

• Optimize inventory through Forecasting Core Replenishment & Placing Supply/POs to optimize NOOS/Core product offerings in-stock rates – monthly and quarterly. Monitor sales performance, inventory levels, and product lifecycle to optimize inventory.
• Collaborate with Buying & Planning to quantify and coordinate the quarterly seasonal placement of DTC POs
• Build quarterly investments for all Knix classes — bottom-up style/color buy plan (AP in Toolio)
• Partner with Allocation to replenish retail stores weekly and initiate new assortment allocations
• Maintain, manage & update attributions within master SKU data in Toolio
• Build and manage size curve analyses to inform buying & planning on optimization
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising, planning, marketing, ecomm, retail, and wholesale teams to ensure seamless execution of buying initiatives and alignment with business strategies
• Collaborate with Retail VP, Allocation and Buying on building and sustaining a robust store profiling/cluster template for Knix
• Challenge the status quo and consistently identify areas for improvement, diagnose issues and work to resolve them
• Collaborate with key partners to drive flexible and iterative solutions quickly and easily
• Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself

Qualifications

• 5+ years within omni channel Planning Analyst work streams or equivalent business-related experience
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze and utilize financial measurements including sales, gross margin, receipt flow, OTB, etc. to impact the business
• Advanced Excel & Google skills and ERP management or mass data experience
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive, cohesive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
• Strong listening, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to deal with change and uncertainty
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, meet deadlines, multitask, and complete projects on time
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

How we Hire

Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.