## Associate Analyst, Social SustainabilityApplylocations: Columbus, Ohiotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103272**Job Description:**What Will You Be Doing?* Handles the day-to-day management of audit scheduling, audit report reviewing, factory corrective action planning and audit program managing such as 3PV, licensing and partners* Develops, manages, and partners with 3PV to the remediation program for all high-risk factories* Lead Sustainability on boarding sessions for new vendors and/or follow up with existing vendors* Drives capacity building and training programs for vendors and factories including 3rd party training organization partnership and KPIs tracking* Collaborate with brands and organizations (e.g. SAC, Empower@Work, etc.) to minimize audit and training fatigue and optimize factories improvement efficiency; keep appraised of and provide ongoing analysis on sustainability related topics, including emerging changes in policies and practices among industry competitors and at the country level* Work collaboratively with sourcing and product facing departments to identify new opportunities and support execution of team projects and partnerships* Create and maintain strong working relationships with Vendors, Compliance Managers and Partners within the vendor base, as well as global internal associatesWhat Do You Need to Bring?* Position will require a unique combination of business, communication, and social compliance experience from both academic and professional experience* Bachelor's degree in CSR, Sustainability, or Business/Communications related fields* Two plus years of professional experience related to CSR and social sustainability in a business context* Excellent communication skills and project management capabilities with ability to communicate effectively at different levels of the organization across functions and geographies* Ability to adjust quickly to a fast paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and work well under pressure* Ability to quickly establish rapport, credibility, and trust within and outside of the organization* Advanced PC skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint* Maintain a working knowledge of CSR metrics and reporting standardsThis job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.**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.**#J-18808-Ljbffr
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!