Associate Specialist, Product Traceability - A&F Co.
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
The A&F Co. Sourcing Operations team is in charge of product and supplier compliance, quality assurance, fabric and materials development, and innovation and development of products. This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What will you be doing?
- Coordinating supplier (mill and vendor) training through HAP (Hire a Partner). This will include scheduling, notification, and remediation management.
- Managing the testing program through Oritain Testing Services including notifying key mills of Oritiain testing plan and schedule, reviewing results, planning remediation for non-compliance, and management over invoicing of testing events.
- Exploring and supporting system development to manage collection and retention of documentation.
- Communicating daily with cross functional partners including legal, supply chain, sourcing and sustainability, as well as external partners in Asia.
What do you need to bring?
- 2+ years' experience in a related industry
- Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
- A strong knowledge of product traceability is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to be detail oriented in a fast paced environment
- Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence and data management systems
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!
Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER