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Associate Merchandise Planner

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Associate Merchandise Planner

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    COMPANY DESCRIPTION

    OUR COMPANY

    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of lifestyle brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks, and Social Tourist. Reaching customers across 120+ countries, we strive to create customer-centric, omni-channel experiences for our global customer base.

    OUR VALUES

    How do we do it? Every day, our associates show up and empower one another to stay curious and think big. As a team of relentless innovators, we aren't afraid to dream boldly. We are accountable and aim to the highest caliber to understand, push boundaries and embrace change. We coach, mentor, care, and bring our best selves every day because we are in this together. Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, everyone is a leader at A&F.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Planners are the strategic drivers of our product teams, shaping the inventory and financial strategy behind every product. Interpreting and balancing current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends, our Merchandise Planners build the strategies that maximize our product success and profitability. Planners forecast future product performance, establish sales strategies across domestic, international, and e-commerce channels, and strategically manage our inventory around the world.

    WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

    • Driving sales and margin for your department/s by crafting your assortment architecture and strategizing department and mid-level plans by region and channel.
    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies, managing profitability, and reacting to change while making strategic decisions based on current sales and inventory information
    • Researching the global market and leveraging that information to build the most compelling and profitable financial plan
    • Forecasting and implementing product distribution strategies by analyzing sales data and store inventory levels, incorporating variations by channel
    • Clearly presenting selling and inventory analysis and performance-to-plan results and strategies to senior leadership, providing insight on selling analysis, customer insights, and trend ideas
    • Managing inventory and pricing strategy at the key item and sku level

    WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

    • Bachelor's Degree
    • 2+ years related experience
    • Passion for the A&F brands and the role
    • Prior merchandise planning experience is preferred
    • Proven leadership experience
    • Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
    • Desire to take on the responsibility of running a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business
    • Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently with senior-level leaders
    • Ability to balance between robust analytical capability and an interest in the creative process
    • Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
    • Desire & curiosity to learn more

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity employer. VIDEOS TO WATCH

  • Industry
    Retail
  • About Us

    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.