Associate Planner, Brand Promotions - HCo

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, OH.What You’ll DoDriving sales and margin through maximizing omni execution of brand strategies and promotions

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies and reacting to change while making strategic decisions based on current sales and inventory information

Conveying changes in strategy of promos, social events, or secret sales with various cross-functional teams

Researching the global market and leveraging that information to build the most compelling and profitable promotional plan Clearly presenting promotional analysis and performance-to-forecast results to leadership, providing insight on competitive analysis, customer insights, and trend data Optimizing current season business in partnership with planning/marketing

Partnering with Price Management to ensure optimal execution heading into events, offers, and promotions

Auditing websites to ensure flawless execution heading into high volume and traffic weekends

Forecasting at the channel level for Sales and AUR based on the promotional calendar and recent results

Managing the promotional calendar and JIRA, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed

What You Bring Bachelor’s Degree or related experience1+ year of Merchandise Planning, Buying, or related experience

Experience in Power BI and JIRA is a plus Passion for the A&F brands and the role 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 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

Annual company wide 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 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 millennia ls 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 ,  and  more about A&F Co.

by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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