Associate Item Planner APAC

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 websitehere.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.