COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Abercrombie & Fitch, quality is in our roots and we're on a mission to honor this rich heritage. With an unwavering focus on our customer, we strive every day to deliver a unique and welcoming experience, whether in our stores or online. Our three global brands, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids and Hollister Co., are the embodiment of our passion for incredible product. At the heart of it all is our amazing 500-acre campus, nestled just outside of Columbus, Ohio. With an open work space, inspiring views, and even a place to gather as a team around the fire pit, our Home Office fosters a diverse and inclusive culture that consistently seeks the input of our associates and focuses on the future. We are looking for leaders, visionaries, and creatives who are willing to roll up their sleeves and write the next chapter in our brand's legacy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position supports stores by effectively allocating store payroll, finding opportunities to gain efficiencies, and analyzing opportunities for investments that best support the customer. Primary responsibilities include creating payroll budgets, analyzing actual payroll use, and reporting on variances. Additionally, this position partners with Home Office teams and the Stores Group to best optimize payroll and drive sales in stores.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create monthly/weekly store payroll budgets
• Monitor actual payroll usage and drive compliance
• Investigate and explain budget variances
• Provide business partners with weekly and monthly variance summaries
• Special ad-hoc store analysis
• Provide recommendations for process improvements based on analysis and insight
• Develop strong working relationships with the Stores Team, especially the DM group, to support stores and understand the needs of the customer.
• Develop strong working relationships within the Home Office to ensure collaborative efforts

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including MS Excel
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to document ideas, workflow, and issue resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to supporting customer service
• Prior retail experience is preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of global lifestyle brands (Abercrombie & Fitch Co., abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks) that share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort – allowing consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The company operates approximately 850 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com and www.hollisterco.com.