Assistant/Associate Sustainability Analyst

Company Description

Job Description

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

What Will You Be Doing?

Teaming up with Sustainability in various capacities, from scheduling and reviewing social audits to tracking and reviewing production documentation.

Support our ongoing ESG initiatives by collaborating internally and cross-functionally across the organization to collect, analyze, and report data in support of disclosures

Team up with Sustainability to support the improvement of internal data controls and processes and collection of Sustainability initiatives, KPI's and metrics for internal progress and public reporting

Partner with IT and various teams to improve the efficiency of data collection, existing systems, and connectivity to promote a consolidated source

Engage with stakeholders in the environmental space, including trade associations, brands, service providers, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Track the ongoing, emerging ESG regulatory landscape in the US, EU, and globally to identify and analyze reporting requirements to ensure A&F Co.'s ongoing preparedness and compliance

Partner with vendors and sustainability team members in other time zones

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

Broad knowledge in ESG with a proven track record of responding to sustainability ratings, rankings and setting sustainability goals, with realized benefits through program implementation

Oversee a diverse set of reporting resources and help drive the transformation of the current sustainability reporting structure

1 year minimum of professional experience in Sustainability, ESG /Compliance Reporting, or Project Management is preferred

Advanced PC skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint familiarity with ESG dashboard platforms

Ability to manage multiple projects and associated timelines on a parallel track to prioritize various workstreams

Experience managing external vendor partnerships as well as data collection, validation and assurance

Familiarity with apparel business and supply chain operations preferred

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!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER