Sr. Planner, Americas Planning

Abercrombie & Fitch; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Volunteer day

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. seeks a Sr Planner, Americas to own day-to-day financial planning for assigned categories in the region. You will manage OTB files, weekly reporting, and inventory allocation to keep plans on track from the Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.

With 6+ years in retail planning, you will partner with buying and channel teams, using advanced Excel and planning systems to drive actions, promotions, and inventory decisions across wholesale and franchise channels.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in retail or wholesale planning.
• Experience with Open to Buy management, allocation and replenishment.
• Proficiency with planning systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage plan vs. performance on a 9–12 month rolling basis.
• Analyze sales performance and opportunities; develop actions to stay on plan.
• Oversee Open to Buy, margins, inventory allocation and replenishment.

Skills

Open to Buy

Allocation

Replenishment

Excel

Forecasting

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Planning systems

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:Job DescriptionThe Sr Planner, Americas executes the day-to-day financial planning work for assigned categories or channels within the region. This role owns the OTB files, the weekly reporting, and the allocation and replenishment execution that keeps regional inventory on plan. Managers are the operational core of the regional planning team.This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.What Will You Be Doing?Managing plan vs. performance on a 9-12 month rolling basis at the region, B/G, dept, and channel levels. Reading and reacting to successes and opportunitiesDeveloping actions to stay on plan & operate within the Open to Buy and margin structure set by Global Planning; recommend kitty spend & manageOrdering and allocating inventoryTransportation calls within air spendOutlet and aged inventory decisions including redline, Mark Out of Stock, and new hitsSKU count management and disciplinePromotional decisions including calendar review, performance analysis, and AUR adjustments based on actionsTying out item plans and higher-level plansWholesale & franchise performance vs. expectationsWhat Do You Need to Bring?6+ years in retail or wholesale planningHands-on experience with Open to Buy management, allocation, and replenishment executionExposure to wholesale or franchise planning preferredProficiency with planning systems and advanced Excel skillsTechnical precision — build and maintains financial models that are accurate and well-organizedExecution-orientation— manage allocation and replenishment processes with disciplineAbility to spot inventory performance trends and escalates deviations proactivelyAbility to work well with buying team and channel partnersOur CompanyAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.Our ValuesWe lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. 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.What You’ll GetAs 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 is committed to providing simple, 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 program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork 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 yearOnsite fitness centerMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Company DescriptionAbercrombie & 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.