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.
What Will You Be Doing? 61 Develop and execute department and item level planning strategies across APAC for a single gender within our brands. 61 Provide input on regional volume, inventory, and style count targets for all departments within relevant brand and gender. 61 Develop assortment framework for key departments, focusing on crucial items to spark growth and connect with APAC customers. 61 Participate in Home Office milestone meetings, highlighting region-specific strategies for the season. 61 Partner with APAC promo resources to execute in-season promos and pricing changes. 61 Present weekly updates as part of a regular Monday review process. Present update on strengths / opportunities / recommended actions in regions. 61 Review regional progress against plan and propose plan adjustments and inventory strategy guidance in collaboration with store planning team. 61 Monthly MPC/Item Plan reconciliation to properly align the forward looking forecast. 61 Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight and develop strategies for future seasons at the item and department level. 61 Interface remotely with Home Office teams on a regular basis, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively on a day-to-day basis.
What Do You Need To Bring? 61 Bachelor's degree or University undergraduate equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field required 61 At least 8 years planning experience, preferably in a corporate retail environment preferred 61 Analytically driven with proven critical thinking & problem-solving abilities 61 Clear knowledge of target customer and product trends 61 Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills 61 Team-oriented with strong leadership skills 61 A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
