COMPANY DESCRIPTION

OUR COMPANY

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of lifestyle brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks. 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

Our Sourcing team oversees the development and bulk production of product from initial design through final delivery. By sourcing the highest quality raw materials, communicating with vendors daily, and managing execution and follow-up for a specific product category (denim, knits, etc.) in one of our brands, our Sourcing team ensures the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods. The Associate Sourcing Specialists work closely with Design, Tech Design, Merchandising, and Merchandise Planning to manage product strategy and hit business goals.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Maintaining and developing vendor relationships to ensure key partnerships for future growth
• Providing direct communication and support to vendors daily
• Working closely with production managers to monitor schedule and delivery
• Evaluating weekly Work in Progress (WIP) report to troubleshoot production issues and assist merchant team in identifying issues
• Maintaining production on order tools
• Working with Production Coordinator to execute RMS system
• Following up on all submits or design samples and communicating comments to overseas offices/agents
• Managing raw material submits and testing
• Collaborating on fabric development to identify sourcing strategy and needs
• Negotiating costs as needed

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BRING?

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-4 years experience in Production/Sourcing
• Previous experience/exposure to international factories/vendors required, Asia/Subcontinent preferred
• Ability to evaluate a factory's capabilities/capacity to ensure successful long term growth
• Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills and experience managing cross functional teams
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Desire to learn & hunger for more!
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VIDEOS TO WATCH

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.