Assistant Omni Promotions Planner - Hollister

Company Description

Job Description

Planners are the strategic drivers of our product teams, shaping the inventory and financial strategy behind every product. Interpreting and balancing current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends, our Merchandise Planners build the strategies that maximize our product success and profitability. Planners forecast future product performance, establish sales strategies across domestic, international, and e-commerce channels, and strategically manage our inventory around the world.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

Driving sales and margin through maximizing omni execution of brand strategies

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies, managing profitability, and reacting to change while making strategic decisions based on current sales and inventory information

Researching the global market and leveraging that information to build the most compelling and profitable promotional plan

Clearly presenting promotional analysis and performance-to-forecast results to leadership, providing insight on competitive analysis, customer insights, and trend data

Optimizing current season business in partnership with planning/merchandising/marketing

Partnering with Price Management to ensure optimal execution heading into events, offers, and promotions

Auditing websites to ensure flawless execution heading into high volume and traffic weekends

Conveying changes in strategy of promos, social events, or secret sales with various cross-functional teams

Partnering with Marketing team to forecast volume expectations for influencer events

Forecasting at the channel level for Sales and AUR based on the promotional calendar and recent results What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor's Degree or related experience

1-2 years related experience in corporate retail

Passion for the A&F brands and the role

Prior merchandise planning experience is preferred

Proven leadership experience

Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners

Desire to take on the responsibility of running a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business

Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently with senior-level leaders

Ability to balance between robust analytical capability and an interest in the creative process

Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment

Desire & curiosity to learn more Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 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.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. 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.

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!

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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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