Sourcing Coordinator

AFH Canada Stores Co.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) savings plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Parental and adoption leave

Headspace access

Work from anywhere days

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Sourcing Coordinator to oversee production from design to delivery, collaborating with global vendors and Home Office teams in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on timely, profitable goods and strong vendor relationships across brands.

You will manage RMS, coordinate samples for PR/Marketing, and maintain production data while supporting cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Passion for the A&F Co. Brands.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to be flexible to changing demands and respond to feedback.
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment.
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brands.
• Desire to learn & hunger for more!

Responsibilities

• Own the production process, and work directly with our global vendor base to develop our product from initial design through final delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with our vendors and factories while collaborating with teams at the Home Office to ensure the timely delivery of high quality, profitable goods.
• Managing the Retail Merchandising System (RMS) for commitment/purchase order issuance and maintenance, communicating with external vendors, ordering and tracking incoming samples (requested by PR and Marketing).
• Maintaining accurate production charts and tools that are consistent with the RMS system.
• Communicating and managing any production related issues or opportunities with relevant internal teams.
• Assisting with administrative tasks for the department as needed .

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Cross-functional teamwork

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description: Job Description Sourcing at Abercrombie & Fitch oversees the development and bulk production of product from initial design through final delivery. The team helps source the highest quality raw materials, communicates with vendors and suppliers daily, and manages execution and follow-up for a specific product category (denim, knits, etc.). Sourcing Coordinators also ensure the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods. The Sourcing team works closely with both Apparel and Tech Designers, Merchants, and Merchandise Planners to manage product strategy and hit business goals. This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio. Recruiting for this role closes on Monday, September 14th.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Owning the production process, and working directly with our global vendor base to develop our product from initial design through final delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with our vendors and factories while collaborating with teams at the Home Office to ensure the timely delivery of high quality, profitable goods.
• Managing the Retail Merchandising System (RMS) for commitment/purchase order issuance and maintenance, communicating with external vendors, ordering and tracking incoming samples (requested by PR and Marketing).
• Maintaining accurate production charts and tools that are consistent with the RMS system.
• Communicating and managing any production related issues or opportunities with relevant internal teams.
• Assisting with administrative tasks for the department as needed .

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for the A&F Co. Brands
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to be flexible to changing demands and respond to feedback
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brands
• Desire to learn & hunger for more!

Our Company Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sitesabercrombie.com,abercrombiekids.com, andhollisterco.com. At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• 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 Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• 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.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.