Transport and Trade Operations Analyst, EMEA

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Logistics Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in managing inbound transportation and trade operations across the EMEA region. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with third-party carriers and customs brokers, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations while driving operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service reliability and cost efficiency. With a commitment to employee well-being, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

Benefits

Incentive bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Work from anywhere options

Merchandise discount

Opportunities for career advancement

Access to mental health and wellness app

Paid parental and adoption leave

Annual companywide review process

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation or trade operations focused on international shipments.
• Strong understanding of final mile delivery and EMEA regional logistics.
• Knowledge of trade compliance practices and customs clearance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound transportation operations with a focus on timely deliveries.
• Build relationships with third-party carriers and logistics providers.
• Analyze transportation data to identify risks and improve processes.

Skills

Logistics Expertise

Data Analysis

Customs Brokerage Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in International Business

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Excel

Reporting Dashboards

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support inbound transportation and trade operations into the EMEA region. This role plays a critical part in managing the end-to-end flow of goods from origin through final mile delivery to regional distribution centers, while ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong logistics expertise, experience managing third-party carriers and customs brokers, and a commitment to operational excellence.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Manage inbound transportation operations into the EMEA region, with a focus on timely final mile deliveries to distribution centers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party carriers and logistics providers to ensure service reliability, cost efficiency, and performance accountability.
• Serve as the primary contact for customs brokerage partners, ensuring accurate and timely clearance of goods in accordance with trade compliance regulations.
• Ensure adherence to global trade compliance processes, including documentation accuracy, tariff classification, and record-keeping requirements.
• Partner closely with the regional leadership team to align transportation and trade operations with broader business goals.
• Support performance management of carriers and customs brokers through KPI tracking, regular service reviews, and RFP/RFI processes.
• Analyze transportation and trade data to identify risks, resolve issues, and uncover process improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Sourcing, Merchandising, Finance, and Distribution to coordinate inbound shipments and resolve exceptions.
• Maintain SOPs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support operational visibility and decision-making.
• Monitor changes in transportation regulations and trade compliance requirements, and communicate key insights to stakeholders.
  
  

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in transportation or trade operations, with a focus on international inbound shipments and customs processes.
• Strong understanding of final mile delivery to distribution centers and EMEA regional logistics.
• Experience managing third-party carriers and customs brokerage partners.
• Knowledge of trade compliance practices and familiarity with customs clearance procedures.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS) and data analysis tools (Excel, reporting dashboards).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environment.
• Experience working within inbound logistics networks supporting the EMEA region
• Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), duty optimization strategies, or trusted trader programs is a plus.
  
  

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 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.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. 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.

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 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
• Annual companywide 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 & 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 & 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!
  
  

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER