Director, Global Inbound Logistics & Strategy

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in New Albany, OH, is seeking a Director of Inbound Transportation to lead global inbound networks, align inventory flow with planning, sourcing, and finance, and drive cross‑functional execution and cost discipline.

This role requires 10+ years in supply chain/transportation, strong leadership, strategic carrier partnerships, and proven ability to translate data into actionable improvements across planning and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain, retail operations, planning, inventory management, logistics, transportation, or network strategy experience.
• 5+ years leading teams, cross-functional initiatives, and/or strategic service provider relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global air and ocean transportation strategies that balance service, speed, cost, capacity, predictability, and resiliency.
• Lead end-to-end freight movement from origin handoff through DC receipt across key international and domestic inbound modes.
• Build resilient transportation solutions that support inventory flow, business growth, launch needs, and operational continuity.
• Navigate market disruption, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints, port congestion, and changing provider dynamics with clear mitigation plans.
• Maintain strategic carrier and forwarder partnerships, positioning A&F as a customer of choice while ensuring provider accountability.
• Partner with Procurement on sourcing strategies, negotiations, network design, and provider performance expectations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inbound transportation

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management System)

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in New Albany, OH, is seeking a Director of Inbound Transportation to lead global inbound networks, align inventory flow with planning, sourcing, and finance, and drive cross‑functional execution and cost discipline.

This role requires 10+ years in supply chain/transportation, strong leadership, strategic carrier partnerships, and proven ability to translate data into actionable improvements across planning and operations.