Manager, Transportation (Retail)

Job Description

Supply Chain Transportation supports our global logistics network to efficiently deliver products for our brands. The Transportation Manager will provide operational and analytical support in logistics operations with a focus on retail deliveries and non-merch, including customer service, transportation routing, delivery and carrier management.

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

What Will You Be Doing?

• Serve as the primary transportation contact for the retail and non-merch divisions regarding all carrier related business needs (e.g. service issues, reporting, data analysis, etc.)
• Lead meetings with service providers to drive results
• Perform intermediate cost and process analysis and leverage results to make key decisions
• Develop integrated expense analyses, reports and presentations to identify exceptions and trends
• Hold service providers accountable for performance by challenging appropriately and effectively
• Develop and maintain department procedures for which the transportation analyst is directly responsible
• Identify problems and implement resolutions in a timely fashion
• Make a positive impact on the business by keeping expense management and customer experience at the forefront of decision making
• Conduct carrier contract negotiations
• Lead the evaluation and selecting of service providers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for service providers

What Do You Need To Bring?

• 6+ years of experience working with transportation, supply chain management
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment and manage competing priorities
• Creative problem solver
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft programs
• Be the face of the organization and lead with Authentic Goodness, professionalism and accountability

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

Our Values

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. 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.

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