Assistant/Associate Analyst, Supply Chain Strategy - A&F Co.

Posted 8 Days Ago
Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
Junior
Retail
The Role
Support multi-year supply chain strategy roadmap by owning initiative intake, prioritization, and transition to operations. Lead financial, operational, and system analysis; conduct benchmarking and research; build executive-ready visuals and narratives; align cross-functional stakeholders; and advance AI adoption and tools to improve decision-making and workflows.
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Job Description:

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., our Supply Chain is on a journey to build an AI-enabled, Always-On network that keeps the customer at the center of everything we do. Our priorities are grounded in Capacity, Capability, and Connectivity as we navigate Cost and Chaos in a dynamic environment.

The Supply Chain Strategy team serves as the function’s “offensive coordinator” — translating corporate strategy and long-range plans into a multi-year roadmap of investments across distribution, transportation, technology, and capabilities.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Roadmap & Portfolio Management

  • Own and maintain the project on the multi-year Supply Chain Strategy roadmap, from intake through approval
  • Act as roadmap owner for key initiatives, aligning Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, and leadership on scope, dependencies, and sequencing
  • Manage centralized tracking of strategic initiatives and ensure portfolio prioritization in partnership with Corporate Portfolio Management
  • Bridge strategy to execution, transitioning initiatives to Operations teams once aligned
  • Translate complex operational, system, and corporate priorities into structured insights and execution-ready plans
  • Lead analysis for key initiatives, including operational, financial, and system impacts to inform leadership decisions
  • Conduct benchmarking and external research to validate assumptions and opportunities

Cross-Functional Alignment & Storytelling

  • Translate complex network and roadmap content into clear, executive-ready storytelling (visuals, headlines, and talking points)
  • Develop data-driven recommendations aligned to corporate and supply chain priorities
  • Lead working sessions to gather requirements, validate assumptions, and align stakeholders
  • Drive follow-ups, resolve open questions, and ensure alignment ahead of key decisions

AI & Innovation

  • Support and advance Supply Chain’s AI strategy and adoption
  • Incorporate AI tools into day-to-day analysis and workflows
  • Stay current on emerging tools and capabilities to drive continuous improvement

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to build executive-ready models and presentations
  • Working knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and AI/Copilot tools
  • Familiarity with supply chain concepts such as fulfillment models, network flows, and operating structures
  • Curiosity for AI and emerging technologies
  • Strong cross-functional partnership and collaboration skills
  • Clear, concise communication with the ability to deliver executive-level storytelling
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Ability to adapt, stay flexible, and navigate change with a positive attitude
  • SQL knowledge preferred
  • Strategy experience preferred

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
  • 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.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field plus 2+ years relevant experience
  • Advanced Excel skills and ability to build executive-ready models
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills and ability to create executive-ready presentations
  • Working knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
  • Familiarity with supply chain concepts (fulfillment models, network flows, operating structures)
  • Strong cross-functional partnership, communication, storytelling, and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with AI/Copilot tools and curiosity for emerging technologies
  • SQL knowledge
  • Previous strategy experience
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The Company
HQ: New Albany, OH
19,699 Employees
Year Founded: 1892

What We Do

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. The iconic Abercrombie & Fitch brand was born in 1892 and aims to make every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. abercrombie kids sees the world through kids’ eyes, where play is life and every day is an opportunity to be anything and better anything. The Hollister brand believes in liberating the spirit of an endless summer inside everyone and making teens feel celebrated and comfortable in their own skin. Gilly Hicks, offering intimates, loungewear and sleepwear, is designed to invite everyone to embrace who they are underneath it all. Social Tourist, the creative vision of Hollister and social media personalities, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio, offers trend forward apparel that allows teens to experiment with their style, while exploring the duality of who they are both on social media and in real life. The brands share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates approximately 730 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com, www.gillyhicks.com and www.socialtourist.com. Working at A&F Co. We strive to create inclusive, welcoming, omni-channel experiences for our global customers. Every day, our associates show up and empower one another to stay curious and push boundaries. We hold our work and our ideas to the highest caliber, and ourselves to the highest character. We coach, mentor, care, and bring our best selves every day, because we are in this together. Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, everyone has a voice at A&F Co.

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