The A&F Leadership Development Programs are highly competitive initiatives, unique for their entrepreneurial structure, and provide immediate exposure to senior level leaders. With a “promote from within” mentality, these programs have been designed to shape top candidates into the future leaders of our company. We want students who are motivated, creative, and strategic – natural leaders seeking to drive results in a team-based environment.
The comprehensive programs will include:
- Combination of classroom sessions and on-the-job training
- Relationship with a mentor to guide learning in the new role
- Interactive presentations from a variety of senior leaders in the company
- An open and inclusive learning environment with fellow associates
- Integrated social activities to help transition to Columbus and the unique corporate culture at A&F
- Preparation to effectively manage a portion of the business in one of our critical areas at Home Office
Supply Chain Analysts support our global logistics network to efficiently deliver products for our brands, building a diverse skill set during rotations through multiple facets of the organization. Our Supply Chain team synchronizes supply and demand, while measuring global business performance.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Interns will be placed in one of the below areas during the Summer Internship –
- Intern Placement opportunities can include:
- Transportation: Managing and providing internal customer support for all merchandise deliveries globally. Managing contracts, rates, and processes. Providing actionable data analysis to internal customers to make key business decisions.
- Global Trade: Ensuring compliance of all international trade laws and supply chain security requirements applicable to the countries in which transactions crossing an international customs territory are conducted.
- Distribution Center Operations: Distributing all product to stores throughout North America in an accurate, efficient, and speedy manner.
- Direct to Consumer Distribution Operations: Fulfilling e-commerce/direct to consumer orders throughout North America and in select markets around the world. Creating and delivering a best-in-class customer experience through order presentations, accuracy, and click-to-door shipping speed.
- OMNI Operations: Supporting various digital-infused functions within our global click-to-delivery and Omnichannel portfolio – including areas such as payments, ship from store, purchase and pickup, order in store, and order management. Driving success in customer expectation messaging/management and supporting the movement of product to consumers.
- Project Management & Engineering: Providing support for the distribution center operations team and partnering to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Procurement: Work with cross functional partners to determine vendor service requirements to support the business. Facilitate Strategic Sourcing via Request for Information and Request for Proposals to select vendors. Support contract and pricing negotiations.
- Supply Chain Data and Visibility: Ensuring accurate, real-time data is accessible across the supply chain to support informed decision-making. They integrate and monitor data to provide transparency, reduce disruptions, and improve operational efficiency.
- Forecasting Inventory Operations: Analyze historical data and market trends to predict future inventory needs. They ensure the right products are available at the right time, and right place. They collaborate with supply chain and planning teams to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and improve service levels.
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Junior status working towards a bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Passion for the A&F brands and the role
- Proven leadership experience
- Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
- A desire to take on the responsibility of running a portion of our multi-billion-dollar business
- A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
- A desire to learn & hunger for more!
Our interns are compensated $9,000 for the 9-week summer program. Other benefits of the program have historically included housing provided by A&F for the duration of the program, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, and organized social events throughout the summer. Our interns end the summer with a thorough understanding of the Full Time Leadership Development Program and have early access to full time job opportunities.
To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.
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.
Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
