Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer - A&F Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch•Columbus, OH
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer supports engineering, automation, facility, capital, and continuous improvement initiatives across A&F's distribution network. This role partners with Operations, Facilities, Safety, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and external vendors to deliver projects that improve productivity, operational readiness, equipment reliability, and distribution center capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 2+ years of experience supporting engineering, automation, facility, capital, or continuous improvement projects in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environments.
- Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, project budgets, schedules, purchasing activities, and project execution.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling equipment, facility infrastructure, and industrial engineering principles.
- Familiarity with distribution center technologies, including automation, RFID, robotics, sortation systems, WMS, WES, labor management systems, and operational analytics tools.
- Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risks, and drive projects to completion.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Comfortable working in an active distribution center environment while balancing planning and execution.
- Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and motivated to deliver measurable operational improvements.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate facility, infrastructure, automation, and capital projects from planning through implementation and operational handoff.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, approvals, vendors, contractors, purchase orders, invoices, risks, and stakeholder communications.
- Support distribution center modernization initiatives, including automation, RFID, print & apply, material handling equipment, robotics, and other warehouse technologies.
- Assist with the evaluation and implementation of automation solutions such as AS/RS, Goods-to-Person systems, sortation equipment, AMRs, and AGVs.
- Partner with Operations and Technology teams to support system integration, operational readiness, and successful project execution.
- Analyze operational performance and labor productivity to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Support peak readiness activities, capital planning, and future network investments.
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
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
