Sr. Planner, Americas Planning

Job Description:

Job Description

The Sr Planner, Americas executes the day-to-day financial planning work for assigned categories or channels within the region. This role owns the OTB files, the weekly reporting, and the allocation and replenishment execution that keeps regional inventory on plan. Managers are the operational core of the regional planning team.

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

• Managing plan vs. performance on a 9-12 month rolling basis at the region, B/G, dept, and channel levels. Reading and reacting to successes and opportunities
• Developing actions to stay on plan & operate within the Open to Buy and margin structure set by Global Planning; recommend kitty spend & manage
• Ordering and allocating inventory
• Transportation calls within air spend
• Outlet and aged inventory decisions including redline, Mark Out of Stock, and new hits
• SKU count management and discipline
• Promotional decisions including calendar review, performance analysis, and AUR adjustments based on actions
• Tying out item plans and higher-level plans
• Wholesale & franchise performance vs. expectations

• 6+ years in retail or wholesale planning
• Hands-on experience with Open to Buy management, allocation, and replenishment execution
• Exposure to wholesale or franchise planning preferred
• Proficiency with planning systems and advanced Excel skills
• Technical precision — build and maintains financial models that are accurate and well-organized
• Execution-orientation— manage allocation and replenishment processes with discipline
• Ability to spot inventory performance trends and escalates deviations proactively
• Ability to work well with buying team and channel partners

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.

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.

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
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
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