Job Description 

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio. 

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 the total brand by crafting effective promotional strategies by region and channel
• Researching the global market and leveraging that information to build the most compelling and profitable promotional calendar and promotional strategies that will achieve the brand’s financial plan
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze promotional results, develop learnings and hindsights, and reacting to change while making strategic decisions based on current trend results
• Forecasting and implementing strategies and sales expectations by analyzing sales data and store inventory levels, incorporating variations by region and channel
• Clearly presenting sales, margin, traffic, conversion, and ATV results to senior leadership, providing insight on promotional results, customer insights, and reactions for future strategies
• Drive sales and margin through maximizing digital, app, and affiliate execution of brand strategies
• Optimize current season business in partnership with planning/merchandising/marketing
• Partner with Price Management team to ensure optimal execution heading into events, offers, and promotions
• Audit global websites to ensure flawless execution heading into high volume and traffic weekends
• Partner to create a strategic pricing timeline calendar to stay ahead for major floorsets, events, and milestones
• Convey changes in strategy of promos, social events, or secret sales with Global Promos
• Partner with Marketing team to forecast volume expectations for influencer events

What will you need to bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• 2+ years related experience
• Passion for the A&F Co. brands
• 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 and be solution oriented
• Interest in how our customer responds to promotions via stores, site, app, affiliate and influencer activity
• Desire & curiosity to learn more

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. 

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER