Assistant Regional Planner, Emea - London, United Kingdom - Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

At Abercrombie & Fitch, quality is in our roots and we're on a mission to honor this rich heritage.

With an unwavering focus on our customer, we strive every day to deliver a unique and welcoming experience, whether in our stores or online.

Our three global brands, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids and Hollister Co., are the embodiment of our passion for the incredible product.

At the heart of it all is our amazing 500-acre campus, nestled just outside of Columbus, Ohio.

With an open workspace, inspiring views, and even a place to gather as a team around the fire pit, our Home Office fosters a diverse and inclusive culture that consistently seeks the input of our associates and focuses on the future.

We are looking for leaders, visionaries, and creatives who are willing to roll up their sleeves and write the next chapter in our brand's legacy.

Job Description:

What will you be doing?

Develop and execute department and item level planning strategies across Europe & the Middle East for a single gender within our brands.
Provide input on regional volume, inventory, and style count targets for all departments within relevant brand and gender.
Develop assortment framework for key departments, focusing on crucial items to spark growth and connect with European & Middle Eastern customers.
Participate in Home Office milestone meetings, highlighting regionspecific strategies for the season.
Partner with European promo resources to execute inseason promos and pricing changes.
Present weekly updates as part of a regular Monday review process. Present update on strengths / opportunities / recommended actions in regions.
Review regional progress against plan, and propose plan adjustments and inventory strategy guidance in collaboration with store planning team.
Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight and develop strategies for future seasons at the item and department level.
Interface remotely with Home Office teams on a regular basis, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively on a daytoday basis.

What will you need to bring?

Bachelor's degree or University undergraduate equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics or related field required
At least 2 years planning experience, preferably in a corporate retail environment preferred
Analytically driven with proven critical thinking & problemsolving abilities
Clear knowledge of target customer and product trends
Excellent communication, presentation, and multitasking skills
Teamoriented with strong leadership skills
A collaborative approach to working with crossfunctional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. 2012