Associate Analyst, Location Planning

Job Description: What Will You Be Doing? Develop and implement a comprehensive global inventory strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align inventory goals with sales forecasts, delivery schedules, and omni-channel market demands. Drive accurate placement of inventory by region, DC, and store while maintaining company level KPIs Support the Stores and Store Operation teams through capacity modeling, offsite analysis, and strategy execution needs. Lead efforts to optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs and stockouts. Own the location level inventory plan in partnership with merchandise planning to ensure financial and service metrics are met. Work collectively with supply chain, visual merchandising, and testing to ensure inventory readiness for all promotions and events. Develop and implement inventory management strategies that accommodate end of life inventory management across all selling channels. Develop and implement assortment segmentation strategies based on product characteristics, demand patterns, and sales forecasts. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of inventory management processes globally. Proactively identify potential risks to inventory management and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor inventory health across all locations and nodes and address aged or inefficient inventory. Travel to stores in the region and collaborate with local store teams on executing global/regional strategies . Assess productivity of inventory and ability to hit sell through targets . What will you need to bring? Bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, data analytics, data visualization or related field, or equivalent experience preferred 2-4 years experience in inventory planning / allocation / location planning within fashion industry Excellent math, organization, and time management skills Proficient in MS Office and Excel, Power BI Strong ability to handle and understand analytical data, with keen attention to detail and accuracy Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and process implementation Eagerness to creatively solve problems and drive business profitability and growth 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 , and . Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.