Assistant/Associate Analyst, Supply Chain Strategy - A&F Co.
A&F Stores•Columbus, OH
•Hybrid
About The Position
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., our Supply Chain is on a journey to build an AI-enabled, Always-On network that keeps the customer at the center of everything we do. Our priorities are grounded in Capacity, Capability, and Connectivity as we navigate Cost and Chaos in a dynamic environment. The Supply Chain Strategy team serves as the function’s “offensive coordinator” — translating corporate strategy and long-range plans into a multi-year roadmap of investments across distribution, transportation, technology, and capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to build executive-ready models and presentations
- Working knowledge of Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and AI/Copilot tools
- Familiarity with supply chain concepts such as fulfillment models, network flows, and operating structures
- Curiosity for AI and emerging technologies
- Strong cross-functional partnership and collaboration skills
- Clear, concise communication with the ability to deliver executive-level storytelling
- High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Ability to adapt, stay flexible, and navigate change with a positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- SQL knowledge preferred
- Strategy experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the project on the multi-year Supply Chain Strategy roadmap, from intake through approval
- Act as roadmap owner for key initiatives, aligning Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, and leadership on scope, dependencies, and sequencing
- Manage centralized tracking of strategic initiatives and ensure portfolio prioritization in partnership with Corporate Portfolio Management
- Bridge strategy to execution, transitioning initiatives to Operations teams once aligned
- Translate complex operational, system, and corporate priorities into structured insights and execution-ready plans
- Lead analysis for key initiatives, including operational, financial, and system impacts to inform leadership decisions
- Conduct benchmarking and external research to validate assumptions and opportunities
- Translate complex network and roadmap content into clear, executive-ready storytelling (visuals, headlines, and talking points)
- Develop data-driven recommendations aligned to corporate and supply chain priorities
- Lead working sessions to gather requirements, validate assumptions, and align stakeholders
- Drive follow-ups, resolve open questions, and ensure alignment ahead of key decisions
- Support and advance Supply Chain’s AI strategy and adoption
- Incorporate AI tools into day-to-day analysis and workflows
- Stay current on emerging tools and capabilities to drive continuous improvement
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
