Assistant Analyst, Store Operations

Abercrombie & Fitch; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus program

401(K) savings plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Work from anywhere on select days

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a payroll analytics professional to support store payroll budgeting and forecasting at the Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio. The role collaborates with store teams and Home Office to optimize payroll and drive sales.

You will analyze payroll usage, develop insights, and help implement allocation strategies while partnering with DM and store staff across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to document workflows and issue resolution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to supporting customer service.
• Prior retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating weekly/monthly store payroll budgets and store sales forecasts.
• Assist in creating and monitoring actual payroll usage reporting and drive compliance.
• Support special ad‑hoc store analysis.
• Support maintenance of systems and workflow processes to drive compliance in stores.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements based on analysis and insight.
• Support the execution of payroll allocation strategies and process improvements through analysis, reporting, and communication.
• Provide day‑to‑day and seasonal peak support, communication, and training to DM and store‑level associates.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Stores Team, especially the DM group, to support stores and understand the needs of the customer.
• Develop strong working relationships within the Global Home Office to ensure collaborative efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Customer service mindset

Prior retail experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Overview

This position supports stores by effectively allocating store payroll, finding opportunities to gain efficiencies, and analyzing opportunities for investments that best support the customer. It partners with Home Office teams and the Stores Group to optimize payroll and drive sales in stores.

Location: Global Home Office, Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating weekly/monthly store payroll budgets and store sales forecasts
• Assist in creating and monitoring actual payroll usage reporting and drive compliance
• Support special ad‑hoc store analysis
• Support maintenance of systems and workflow processes to drive compliance in stores
• Provide recommendations for process improvements based on analysis and insight
• Support the execution of payroll allocation strategies and process improvements through analysis, reporting, and communication
• Provide day‑to‑day and seasonal peak support, communication, and training to DM and store‑level associates
• Develop strong working relationships with the Stores Team, especially the DM group, to support stores and understand the needs of the customer
• Develop strong working relationships within the Global Home Office to ensure collaborative efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including MS Excel
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Ability to document ideas, workflow, and issue resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to supporting customer service
• Prior retail experience preferred

Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands: Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie Kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks, and Social Tourist. The company focuses on creating an inclusive culture where associates, customers, and communities can share ideas.

Values & Culture

• Great Place to Work™ Certification
• 2021 Fortune’s Best Workplace in Retail award
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality for 16 consecutive years
• Equitable compensation and benefits, including flexible Paid Time Off and community engagement programs

Benefits

• 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 Headspace mental‑health app
• Paid caregiver leave
• Mobile stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year
• Work from anywhere on Mondays, Fridays, and six work‑from‑anywhere weeks per year
• Seven wellness half‑days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all brands
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion
• Multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Support from a global team that celebrates individuality

Equal Opportunity

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.