Product Owner, Warehousing Systems - A&F Co.

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Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Retail
The Role
Owns day-to-day execution and continuous improvement for warehousing, distribution center, and fulfillment applications. Defines requirements, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria; coordinates vendors and technology teams through design, testing, releases, deployments, and operational cutovers. Leads UAT, defect triage, stakeholder alignment, backlog management, and post-implementation reviews across Distribution Centers, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Inventory Control, and Finance.
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Job Description:

The Product Owner supports and enhances internal and third-party warehousing systems that are critical to our distribution center operations and broader supply chain execution. This role may own multiple assigned applications and is responsible for requirements definition, delivery coordination, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement within a fast-moving operational environment.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of distribution center operations, system configuration, process improvement, technology, and vendor-led software delivery.

What You’ll Do

  • Own day-to-day product execution for one or more warehousing, distribution center, or fulfillment applications.
  • Elicit, analyze, and document business and system requirements for continuous delivery.
  • Translate operational needs into functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
  • Partner with third-party vendors and internal technology teams to support design, build, testing, and release cycles.
  • Coordinate UAT planning, execution, defect triage, and issue resolution with DC operations and support teams.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Distribution Centers, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Inventory Control, and Finance.
  • Support release readiness, production deployments, operational cutovers, and post-implementation reviews.
  • Track system performance, defects, enhancement opportunities, and operational pain points to inform the product backlog.

What You Bring

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Business Analysis, Operations Support, or similar roles.
  • Experience supporting warehousing, distribution center, fulfillment, WMS, labor management, automation, or supply chain technology preferred.
  • Proven success working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
  • Strong requirements documentation, process mapping, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Experience working with third-party or vendor-managed applications.
  • Ability to balance system priorities with operational urgency, manage competing needs, and navigate ambiguity.

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
  • Exposure to Agile concepts, even if not used formally.
  • Experience with WMS platforms, DC automation, integrations, reporting tools, or enterprise systems.

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

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Business Analysis, Operations Support, or similar roles.
  • Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
  • Strong requirements documentation, process mapping, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Experience working with third-party or vendor-managed applications.
  • Ability to balance system priorities with operational urgency, manage competing needs, and navigate ambiguity.
  • Experience supporting warehousing, distribution center, fulfillment, WMS, labor management, automation, or supply chain technology.
  • Bachelor's degree or related experience.
  • Exposure to Agile concepts.
  • Experience with WMS platforms, distribution center automation, integrations, reporting tools, or enterprise systems.
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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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