Senior Planner, APAC

Job Description: Responsibilities and activities: Own high-level planning across APAC for a single gender in the Abercrombie or Hollister Co brand Provide input on regional volume, inventory, for all departments within relevant brand and gender , and create the pre-season buy plan inventory depth strategy down to item level with buying partner Develop assortment framework for the gender , focusing on crucial items to spark growth and connect with Asian customers (assuming 10-20% of SKU’s will be region specific) Participate in Home Office financial workshops and line reviews, highlighting high level strategies and the financial "story" for the season from a regional perspective Create and execute in-season promo / pricing strategy changes as needed , within guidelines set out by the Home Office Partner with SH Operations Team to ensure DTC channels are sufficiently inventoried including but not limited to the financial forecasting, weekly pricing and promotional activities and hind sighting. Present weekly updates as part of a regular Monday review process Present update on strengths / opportunities / recommended actions in regions Share results with regional organization and with key stakeholders at the Home Office Develop MPC view for counterparts at the Home Office Review regional progress against plan Interface with promo, marketing, etc. to develop recommendations and provide inventory guidance Propose and execute product re-trends in collaboration with IM Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the gender level (and department level, for key departments) to inform future strategy and measure year-on-year progress Interface remotely with Home Office teams on a regular basis, carrying out consistent updates and communicating effectively on a day-to-day basis Qualifications Bachelor's degree or University undergraduate equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics or related field required At least 5 years merchandising, planning, buying or equivalent experience in a corporate retail environment preferred 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 , and . Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.