Sr. Planner, Americas Planning

Abercrombie & Fitch•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Planner, Americas executes the day-to-day financial planning work for assigned categories or channels within the region. This role owns the OTB files, the weekly reporting, and the allocation and replenishment execution that keeps regional inventory on plan. Managers are the operational core of the regional planning team. This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

6+ years in retail or wholesale planning
Hands-on experience with Open to Buy management, allocation, and replenishment execution
Proficiency with planning systems and advanced Excel skills
Technical precision — build and maintains financial models that are accurate and well-organized
Execution-orientation— manage allocation and replenishment processes with discipline
Ability to spot inventory performance trends and escalates deviations proactively
Ability to work well with buying team and channel partners

Nice To Haves

Exposure to wholesale or franchise planning preferred

Responsibilities

Managing plan vs. performance on a 9-12 month rolling basis at the region, B/G, dept, and channel levels.
Reading and reacting to successes and opportunities
Developing actions to stay on plan & operate within the Open to Buy and margin structure set by Global Planning; recommend kitty spend & manage
Ordering and allocating inventory
Transportation calls within air spend
Outlet and aged inventory decisions including redline, Mark Out of Stock, and new hits
SKU count management and discipline
Promotional decisions including calendar review, performance analysis, and AUR adjustments based on actions
Tying out item plans and higher-level plans
Wholesale & franchise performance vs. expectations

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 & one paid volunteer day per year
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Onsite fitness center
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!