Associate / Specialist / Senior Specialist, Product Operations

Job Description 

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Manage calendar POC for Merch, Design, Planning + Omni-Merch functions 
• Owns and maintains Linear product development milestones and 6-month view calendars 
• Owns scheduling all product development milestones meetings 
• Partners with Merch / Design Ops lead to plan into milestone timing at calendar creation touchpoints 
• Owns and maintains chase design touchpoints 
• Owns OPM and Product Messaging calendar meetings 
• Maintains invitees on product milestone and product standing meetings 
• Influence travel timing for key group trips, in partnership with Brand Leads, admins and Merch / Design Ops lead around milestones 
• Determines ownership of Team and Leads meetings 

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience  
• 2-5 years of work experience in related field   
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Microsoft Outlook 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse personalities 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Exceptional calendar and time management skills 
• Strong decision making and proactive problem-solving skills 
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines calmly in a fast-paced, high volume environment 
• Proper presentation, development and editing skills A
• Effective analytical, listening and writing skills 
• Strong attention to detail   
• Self-motivated – ability to work independently 

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 
• 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 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! 

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER