Associate Territory Buyer (Asia Pacific)

Job Description 

The Associate Territory Buyer would lead and develop local product strategy for the A&F/Kids and/or Hollister Brands.  They will help drive product strategy across channels. They will work directly with the corporate product team and the territory Franchise Partner to create the local version of our brand aesthetic. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon building and maintaining exceptional relationships with the Global Brands Product team, the local Territory Partner, as well as having a strong understanding of the desired Brand aesthetic. 

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Assist with territory product strategy for A&F/Kids and/or Hollister.
• Partner closely with Global Brands and Regional Buying/Planning teams to develop regional strategy and drive significant growth.
• Influence the selection, plans, and allocation of all product in the territory. 
• Ensure consistency of all territory buys with brand identity and integrity.
• Leverage regional Trend Forecasting and Customer Insights to shape assortment distortions according to territory consumer preferences. 
• Partner with Territory Franchise Brand Manager, Buyers, Planner, Marketing and Visual Merchandising team to strategize and execute on regional business goals, increase brand awareness, and improve brand positioning in the territory.
• Lead seasonal hindsight process to inform future strategy and line list needs. 
• Participate in selling / monthly business meetings working with Territory Franchise team to identify strengths, opportunities and recommended actions.
• Participate in Annual and Quarterly Strategy meetings as well as any Onboarding/Training efforts for Territory Franchise team. 

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Strong academic credentials from a top tier university/college or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of retail experience in apparel Buying or Merchandising.
• Significant familiarity and experience working on a global brand.
• Significant experience working internationally with strong knowledge of how to meet the needs of a local consumer while maintaining the integrity of a Brand.
• Passion for customer centricity and continued understanding of evolving customer needs.
• Experience managing seasonal product development process. 
• Strong eye for trend and quality as it relates to the A&F brands aesthetic. 
• Proven critical thinking and analytical ability through department/category growth. 
• Successful track record for product sales growth and/or brand market penetration.

Preferred Qualifications 

• High-level acumen and appreciation for fashion retail excellence. 
• Experience working on multiple fashion product categories. 
• Work experience with bringing a US Brand to life within an international region.  

Our Company 

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.  

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

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 is committed to providing simple, 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 & 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 & 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!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER