Sr. Planner, Brand Planning

Job Description:

The Brand Planning Sr Planner executes the core financial planning work for assigned regions or categories. This role owns the data, the models, and the reporting that keeps the Open to Buy process running accurately. Planners are the operational engine of the global planning team — their work directly enables both Global Merchandising decisions and Regional Planning execution.

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

What Will You Be Doing?

Setting and maintaining total Division financial targets pre-season including sales and margin. Reconciling with Regional Planning, Merchandising, and leadership partners

Establishing mid-level plan targets including attribute goals, largest volume items, sku count allocation, and costing

Partnering with cross functional team around the globe to deliver assortment strategies including Regional Planning, Global Merchandising, Sourcing, and more Reading and reacting to global assortment performance including robust learning agenda

Brand fabric and trim liability management

Test financial model support — build scenario models for Director and VP review

Financial data maintenance — ensure accuracy of planning system inputs and report outputs

Key item creation and inventory commit management

Present financial data accessibly to merchant and regional planning audiences

Proactively identify process improvements and brings them to the Director What Do You Need to Bring?6+ years in retail or wholesale planning

Experience building and maintaining OTB models- hands-on technical planning skills required

Exposure to global or multi-region planning environments preferred

Advanced Excel skills- experience with planning systems such as JDA, Blue Yonder, or Oracle a strong plus Ability to build accurate and well-organized financial models

Ability errors in data and models before they affect decisions

Clear communication skills

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., we’re 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 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re 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.

What You’ll Get 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 is committed to providing simple, 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 company wide review process

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

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