Assistant/Associate Analyst, Store Operations

Company Description

This position supports global stores by generating accurate financial targets to effectively allocate labor resources, executing seasonal labor strategies, identifying opportunities to gain efficiencies, and analyzing opportunities for investment that best support the customer. Primary responsibilities include creating store level financial forecasts and labor budgets, analyzing actual sales and labor use, and utilizing insights to drive constant evolution and process improvement. Additionally, this position partners with Home Office teams and the Stores Group, primarily at the District Manager level, to optimize labor resources and drive sales in stores.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Create daily/weekly store financial forecasts and labor budgets
• Create and monitor actual labor usage reporting and drive compliance
• Leverage human capital management platform to support labor optimization
• Conduct special ad-hoc store analysis to inform workforce planning
• Support the execution of seasonal labor strategies and process improvements through analysis, reporting, and communication
• Support maintenance of systems and workflow processes to streamline execution and drive compliance in stores
• Provide recommendations for strategy and process improvements based on insights gained from data analysis
• Provide day-to-day and seasonal peak support, communication, and training to DM and store level associates
• Develop strong working relationships with the Stores Team, especially the District Manager group, to support stores and understand the needs of the customer
• Develop strong working relationships within the Home Office to ensure collaborative efforts

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience  
• Strong analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including MS Excel
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to document ideas, workflow, and issue resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to supporting customer service
• Prior Workday experience preferred

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 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. 

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

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! 

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER