About this role
Job Description:
What Will You Be Doing?
• Develop and execute department and item level planning strategies across APAC for a single gender within our brands. • Provide input on regional volume, inventory, and style count targets for all departments within relevant brand and gender. • Develop assortment framework for key departments, focusing on crucial items to spark growth and connect with APAC customers. • Participate in Home Office milestone meetings, highlighting region-specific strategies for the season. • Partner with APAC promo resources to execute in-season promos and pricing changes. Item level pricing execution. • Present weekly updates as part of a regular Monday review process. Present update on strengths / opportunities / recommended actions in regions. • Review regional progress against plan and propose plan adjustments and inventory strategy guidance in collaboration with store planning team. • Monthly MPC/Item Plan reconciliation to properly align the forward looking forecast. • Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight and develop strategies for future seasons at the item and department level. • Interface remotely with Home Office teams on a regular basis, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively on a day-to-day basis. What Do You Need To Bring?
• Bachelor's degree or University undergraduate equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field required • 3+ years planning experience, preferably in a corporate retail environment • Analytically driven with proven critical thinking & problem-solving abilities • Clear knowledge of target customer and product trends • Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills • Team-oriented with strong leadership skills • A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
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.