Job Description:
Responsibilities and activities:
Own high-level planning across APAC for a single gender in the Abercrombie or Hollister Co brand
Provide input on regional volume, inventory, for all departments within relevant brand and gender , and create the pre-season buy plan inventory depth strategy down to item level with buying partner
Develop assortment framework for the gender , focusing on crucial items to spark growth and connect with Asian customers (assuming 10-20% of SKU’s will be region specific)
Participate in Home Office financial workshops and line reviews, highlighting high level strategies and the financial "story" for the season from a regional perspective
Create and execute in-season promo / pricing strategy changes as needed , within guidelines set out by the Home Office
Partner with SH Operations Team to ensure DTC channels are sufficiently inventoried including but not limited to the financial forecasting, weekly pricing and promotional activities and hind sighting.
Present weekly updates as part of a regular Monday review process Present update on strengths / opportunities / recommended actions in regions
Share results with regional organization and with key stakeholders at the Home Office
Develop MPC view for counterparts at the Home Office Review regional progress against plan
Interface with promo, marketing, etc. to develop recommendations and provide inventory guidance
Propose and execute product re-trends in collaboration with IM
Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the gender level (and department level, for key departments) to inform future strategy and measure year-on-year progress
Interface remotely with Home Office teams on a regular basis, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively on a day-to-day basis
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or University undergraduate equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics or related field required
At least 5 years merchandising, planning, buying or equivalent experience in a corporate retail environment preferred
Analytically driven with proven critical thinking & problem-solving abilities
Clear knowledge of target customer and product trends
Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills
Team-oriented with strong leadership skills
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
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.