Assistant Associate Analyst Supply Chain Strategy - A&f Co
a&f stores
📍 columbus ohio united states🕐 2mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Job Description:**
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.
**What You’ll Do**
**Strategic Roadmap & Portfolio Management**
* 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
**Cross-Functional Alignment & Storytelling**
* 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
**AI & Innovation**
* 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
**What You Bring**
* 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
* SQL knowledge preferred
* Strategy experience preferred
**Benefits & Perks**
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
* 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!
**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 abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website [here.](https://corporate.abercrombie.com/)
**ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**