Associate Merchandise Planner - Columbus, United States - Abercrombie

Abercrombie Columbus, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

**Associate Merchandise Planner**

Columbus, OH, USA

Full-time

**Company Description**

**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.

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

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

Bachelors Degree or related experience

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

**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., were 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 Fortunes Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. Were 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.

**Additional Information**

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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