Marketing Procurement Assistant/Associate Specialist
Abercrombie - Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224![Abercrombie](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Full-timeThe Marketing Procurement Specialist at Abercrombie & Fitch oversees global marketing purchases, focusing on printing processes for advertising and in-store promotional materials. Serving as the primary contact for marketing inquiries, this role ensures all promotional items are delivered on time, within budget, and up to quality standards. The specialist also coordinates marketing communications across global branches, requiring a proactive, adaptable self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and suppliers.This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.What Will You Be Doing?Partnership Building:
Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships with marketing areas to understand requirements, including category, supplier base, and market trends.Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and other business partners impacted by sourcing decisions.
Drive the supplier selection process through RFI and RFP, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.Keep up with market trends to maintain a capable vendor base.Budgeting and Financial Coordination:
Partner with the Marketing strategy team to establish and monitor monthly budgeting processes.Enter and monitor all related Purchase Orders and Invoicing.Reconcile actuals in partnership with Finance.
Quality and Inventory Management:
Ensure all materials are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.Manage inventory and store reorders through the ISM (in-store marketing) system.Monitor new store openings to ensure appropriate inventory levels.Attend press checks as needed.
Contract Management:
Execute favorable contracts for A&F.Administer 3rd party contracts, including setup and maintenance of vendor profiles and organization of contracts and related documentation.
What Do You Need To Bring?Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years’ experience in print production procurement or a similar position preferred.High attention to detail and meticulous follow-through with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.Project management experience is a plus.Proactive, collaborative approach to work with strong partnership-building skills.Self-motivated, creative thinker with problem-solving resiliency.Ability to execute tasks and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.Desire to learn and grow professionally.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Peoplesoft, iValua, and DocuSign is a plus.Our CompanyAbercrombie & 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 ValuesOur 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.What You'll GetAs 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:401(K) savings plan with company matchFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeavePaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork 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 yearOnsite fitness centerMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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