Abercrombie & Fitch

Global apparel and accessories retailer

Item Planner

Inventory ManagementUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or university undergraduate equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.
At least 3 years of planning experience, preferably in a corporate retail environment, is required.
The candidate must be analytically driven and demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
The candidate must have clear knowledge of the target customer and product trends.
The candidate must have communication, presentation, and multitasking skills.
The candidate must be team-oriented and demonstrate leadership skills.
The candidate must collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve the brand's vision.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute department- and item-level planning strategies across APAC for one gender within the brands.
Provide input on regional volume, inventory, and style-count targets for all departments within the relevant brand and gender.
Develop assortment frameworks for key departments, focusing on crucial items that support growth and connect with APAC customers.
Participate in Home Office milestone meetings and highlight region-specific strategies for the season.
Partner with APAC promotional resources to execute in-season promotions and pricing changes, including item-level pricing execution.
Present weekly updates in the regular Monday review process, covering regional strengths, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Review regional progress against plan and propose plan adjustments and inventory-strategy guidance in collaboration with the store-planning team.
Reconcile MPC and Item Plans monthly to align the forward-looking forecast.
After each season, complete a detailed hindsight review and develop future-season strategies at the item and department levels.
Interface remotely with Home Office teams regularly, providing consistent updates and communicating effectively day to day.

Job Description:

What Will You Be Doing?

Develop and execute department and item level planning strategies across APAC 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 APAC customers.
Participate in Home Office milestone meetings, highlighting region-specific strategies for the season.
Partner with APAC promo resources to execute in-season promos and pricing changes. Item level pricing execution.
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.
Monthly MPC/Item Plan reconciliation to properly align the forward looking forecast.
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 day-to-day basis.

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor's degree or University undergraduate equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field required
3+ years planning experience, preferably in a corporate retail environment
Analytically driven with proven critical thinking & problem-solving abilities
Clear knowledge of target customer and product trends
Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills
Team-oriented with strong leadership skills
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

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.

About the Company

Abercrombie & Fitch

Global apparel and accessories retailer

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global retailer that sells clothing and accessories for men, women, and children through its own stores and online shops. It operates under four main brands: Abercrombie & Fitch (casual luxury for adults), Hollister (teen-focused, laid-back style), and Gilly Hicks (activewear and loungewear). The company focuses on direct-to-consumer sales, using its brand stores and e-commerce platforms to reach customers worldwide. Its products emphasize quality, comfort, and a strong in-store and online shopping experience designed to build customer loyalty. Compared with competitors, Abercrombie & Fitch differentiates itself with a multi-brand portfolio and a defined brand image that targets specific age groups and lifestyles under a unified retail strategy. The company’s goal is to offer aspirational, everyday apparel and accessories that appeal to youth, young adults, and families through engaging shopping experiences and a global footprint.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New Albany, OH
Founded: 1892

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