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Assistant/Associate Analyst, Supply Chain Strategy - A&F Co.

Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Columbus, Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description:

    At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., our Supply Chain is on a journey to build an AI-enabled, Always-On network that keeps the customer at the center of everything we do. Our priorities are grounded in Capacity, Capability, and Connectivity as we navigate Cost and Chaos in a dynamic environment.

    The Supply Chain Strategy team serves as the function’s “offensive coordinator” — translating corporate strategy and long-range plans into a multi-year roadmap of investments across distribution, transportation, technology, and capabilities.

    What You’ll Do

    Strategic Roadmap & Portfolio Management

    • Own and maintain the project on the multi-year Supply Chain Strategy roadmap, from intake through approval
    • Act as roadmap owner for key initiatives, aligning Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, and leadership on scope, dependencies, and sequencing
    • Manage centralized tracking of strategic initiatives and ensure portfolio prioritization in partnership with Corporate Portfolio Management
    • Bridge strategy to execution, transitioning initiatives to Operations teams once aligned
    • Translate complex operational, system, and corporate priorities into structured insights and execution-ready plans
    • Lead analysis for key initiatives, including operational, financial, and system impacts to inform leadership decisions
    • Conduct benchmarking and external research to validate assumptions and opportunities

    Cross-Functional Alignment & Storytelling

    • Translate complex network and roadmap content into clear, executive-ready storytelling (visuals, headlines, and talking points)
    • Develop data-driven recommendations aligned to corporate and supply chain priorities
    • Lead working sessions to gather requirements, validate assumptions, and align stakeholders
    • Drive follow-ups, resolve open questions, and ensure alignment ahead of key decisions

    AI & Innovation

    • Support and advance Supply Chain’s AI strategy and adoption
    • Incorporate AI tools into day-to-day analysis and workflows
    • Stay current on emerging tools and capabilities to drive continuous improvement

    What You Bring

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience
    • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to build executive-ready models and presentations
    • Working knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and AI/Copilot tools
    • Familiarity with supply chain concepts such as fulfillment models, network flows, and operating structures
    • Curiosity for AI and emerging technologies
    • Strong cross-functional partnership and collaboration skills
    • Clear, concise communication with the ability to deliver executive-level storytelling
    • High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
    • Ability to adapt, stay flexible, and navigate change with a positive attitude
    • SQL knowledge preferred
    • Strategy experience preferred

    Benefits & Perks 

     

    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 Co. is committed to providing 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 and 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 and six work from anywhere weeks per year) 
    • Seven associate wellness half days per year 
    • 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! 

    Company Description

    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

    The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

    Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

    ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, Ohio
    IndustryClothing and Textile Manufacturing
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1892
    Websitehttps://www.abercrombie.com/

    About Company

    We’re always looking for the best and the brightest to join our team and contribute to the growth of our brands. Make a career move that will allow you to build and develop in the one-of-a-kind A&F corporate culture!

    WORKING AT A&F

    We believe that there is no better way to live our brands than to grow them from within. We recruit and promote heavily from within our own organization. Whether you are a trainee or you come to A&F with industry experience, associates at A&F enjoy an accelerated career path and are immediately exposed to a company culture devoted to quality and the long-term success of our brands.

    COMPANY GROWTH

    In recent years, we have seen tremendous growth at A&F. Successful openings of Abercrombie and Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Hollister Co. stores around the world have allowed us to sell trends to a much broader customer base through both brick-and-mortar locations and eCommerce sites. Career paths at A&F mirror company growth; the more we grow, the more opportunity there is for your career to grow!

    INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

    International expansion began in 2007 when Abercrombie & Fitch opened its first international Flagship store in London. The reception was extraordinary and marked the beginning of a very successful expansion strategy for the A&F family of brands. Flagship stores in cities across Europe and Asia are must-see attractions and true showcases for each brand. The brands will continue to expand around the world in the coming years. With all of these new opportunities, there has never been a better time to be an A&F associate!

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Benchmarkingunmatched
    • Business Portalunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Delivery Drivingunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Healthcare Softwareunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • International Businessunmatched
    • Investment Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Power BIunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
    • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
    • Storytellingunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Workflow Analysisunmatched
    • eCommerceunmatched

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