Merchant

Abercrombie & Fitch; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Flexible work options

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Merchandising professional to shape the product assortment for multiple brands, collaborating with design, planning and buying to deliver on-trend, profitable merchandise that excites customers.

The candidate should have 5+ years in apparel merchandising or buying, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong data-driven thinking, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of apparel merchandising or buying experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience in team environments.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with sales data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assortment strategy across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design and product development to stay on-trend and right for customers.
• Work with Planning and Inventory to maximize financial targets of the category and brand.
• Present selling analyses, business strategies, and trend ideas to senior leadership.
• Observe customer shopping patterns and monitor market trends to identify opportunities.

Skills

5+ years merchandising/buying

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## MerchantApplytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103293**Job Description:**Merchandising is the central function setting the course for our brands’ product; the hub of the wheel that ensures all teams are moving in the right direction to deliver a beautiful, compelling and profitable assortment. Working hand-in-hand with our design, visual, and planning teams, merchants are the bridge between the strategy and creative direction of their line. Our merchandising teams possess a blend of analytical ability and creative thinking, drawing from historical data and market trends to craft an assortment that stays true to our brands and excites our customer. **The role could land on any of our exciting brands or categories.**This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.**What You’ll Do*** Contributing to the assortment strategy of an emerging brand by influencing decisions at every stage of the product lifecycle; from concept and product development, to buying and pricing, to product placement, marketing and promotions.* Collaborating with our design and product development teams to create product that is on-trend and right for our customer.* Working closely with Planning and Inventory Management to drive a strategy that maximizes key areas of the business and meets the financial targets of the category and total brand.* Serving as the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for your department.* Diving into the interests and preferences of our customer by observing shopping patterns, active lifestyle behaviors, shopping our competitors, seeking out feedback from our stores, and monitoring media platforms.* Identifying emerging fashion trends in the market by monitoring fashion weeks, runway shows, blogs, and aspirational brands, and interpreting these ideas for our customer.* Presenting to senior leadership, including presentations on selling analysis, business strategies, style information and trend ideas.**What You Bring*** A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience* 5+ years of apparel Merchandising or Buying experience* Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings* Passion for the merchant role, fashion retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch brand* An acute eye for product and trend* A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business* Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership* A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications* A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department**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 Co. is committed to providing 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 and 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 and 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!**Company Description**Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F 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 brands and Hollister brands, 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 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.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.**ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**