Forecasting Associate: Inventory & Growth Strategy

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Associate Forecast Analyst to build location-level forecasts using trend and seasonality to guide inventory across domestic and international channels.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, analyze historical sales, present findings to senior leadership, and help shape preseason financial strategies while adapting to fast-paced market changes. A Bachelor's degree and 2–3+ years in retail planning are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience in retail planning.
• 2–3+ years of related experience in retail planning.
• Experience with trend analysis and event forecasting preferred.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate with senior leaders.
• Collaborative, cross-functional mindset and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical selling patterns and early indicators to forecast location sales.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supply chain decisions and product placement.
• Present forecast and inventory analysis against financial objectives to senior leadership.
• Study global market and customer migration to provide actionable insights.

Skills

Trend analysis

Event forecasting

Leadership

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Associate Forecast Analyst to build location-level forecasts using trend and seasonality to guide inventory across domestic and international channels.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, analyze historical sales, present findings to senior leadership, and help shape preseason financial strategies while adapting to fast-paced market changes. A Bachelor's degree and 2–3+ years in retail planning are preferred.