Associate Buyer, America's Region

## Associate Buyer, America's Region Applytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR103417
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* Job Description:

** The Americas Buyer will support and incorporate necessary nuances within the product assortment for the Americas specific customer to maximize owned & operated sales for the region. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon building and maintaining exceptional relationships with the Global Brands Product team, as well as having a strong understanding of the desired Brand aesthetic.  This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.
** What You’ll Do
*** Support the Americas buying strategy for a specific product category within the Hollister brand.
* Develop expertise in the Americas customer by analyzing shopping behaviors, market trends, competitive activity, store feedback, and social media insights.
* Assist with seasonal hindsight analysis to identify opportunities and support future Americas tier product strategies.
* Contribute to the Seasonal View of the Region by providing insights and supporting Americas go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives.
* Participate in Global assortment reviews, including monthly Chase/Buy/Cut meetings, helping identify assortments and key items that drive productivity across Americas tiers.
* Support Product Experience Coordination milestones by executing assortment adaptations from the global base assortment while maintaining cohesive brand storytelling across store formats.
* Partner with Planning and Inventory Management teams to support strategies that drive business performance and achieve financial goals.
* Assist the buyer and partner with Regional Planning team with item buys, in-season inventory management, sell-through analysis, and pricing actions.
* Regularly analyze Americas selling performance and provide recommendations to optimize results by region, tier, and store.
** What You Bring
*** A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* 2+ years of Buying experience, preferably in apparel
* Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
* Passion for the buying role, fashion retail and the Hollister brand
* Proven understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
* Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
* A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
* Willingness to travel as needed
** 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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