Assistant/Associate Analyst, Inventory Operations

A&F Trading Co.; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus program

401(K) savings plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year

Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays)

Merchandise discount on all brands

Job summary

A&F Trading Co. is seeking an experienced professional to develop and implement global inventory strategies. This role necessitates understanding sales forecasts and inventory management, along with a track record in the fashion industry.

Located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio, the position offers numerous benefits, including a 401(K) savings plan, flexible spending accounts, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a team that values your individuality!

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in location planning within the fashion industry.
• Strong ability to handle analytical data with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global inventory strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor inventory health across all locations and nodes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet inventory goals.

Skills

Analytical data handling

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Math skills

Proficient in MS Office and Excel

Proficient in Power BI

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Analytics or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global inventory strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align inventory goals with sales forecasts, delivery schedules, and omni‑channel market demands.
• Drive accurate placement of inventory by region, DC, and store while maintaining company‑level KPIs.
• Support Store and Store Operation teams through capacity modeling, off‑site analysis, and strategy execution needs.
• Lead efforts to optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs and stockouts.
• Own the location‑level inventory plan in partnership with merchandise planning to ensure financial and service metrics are met.
• Work collectively with supply chain, visual merchandising, and testing to ensure inventory readiness for all promotions and events.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies that accommodate end‑of‑life inventory management across all selling channels.
• Develop and implement assortment segmentation strategies based on product characteristics, demand patterns, and sales forecasts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of inventory management processes globally.
• Proactively identify potential risks to inventory management and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor inventory health across all locations and nodes and address aged or inefficient inventory.

Qualifications

• 2‑5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, data analytics, data visualization or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in location planning within the fashion industry.
• Excellent math, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel, Power BI.
• Strong ability to handle analytical data with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with cross‑functional teams.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and process implementation.
• Eagerness to creatively solve problems and drive business profitability and growth.

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 mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid caregiver leave
• Mobile stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year
• 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
• Onsite fitness center
• 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!

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

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.