23-24 Leadership Development Program - Full Time & Summer Internship

Abercrombie & Fitch Co

Jan 28, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Creative Arts & Fashion
Business, Operations & Strategy
Columbus

Requirements

Junior or Senior 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.
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.
Desire to learn & hunger for more!
To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA attached.

Responsibilities

MERCHANDISING (Full-Time & Internship):
Managing the strategy for millions of dollars of product each day. Entrepreneurial in nature, Merchants lead a cross-functional team to maximize the financial success of their product line and must possess the unique ability to be both analytical and creative daily. Merchants are the experts on our customer, understanding their lifestyle, behaviors, and preferences to predict and capitalize on market trends. From working with our designers to identifying the next styles and trends for our stores, to analyzing sales and identifying growth strategies for the business, our Merchants are involved with every aspect of the product and the customer.
MERCHANDISE PLANNING (Full-Time & Internship):
Shaping the financial strategy behind every product. Interpreting and balancing current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends. Our Merchandise Planners build the plans that maximize our success. They forecast future product performance, establish strategies across domestic, international, and e-commerce channels, and strategically distribute our products around the world.
FINANCE (Full-Time & Internship):
Financial Analysts gain a unique and multi-faceted skill set through our Leadership Development Program, gaining exposure to multiple disciplines within our corporate finance teams. Highly analytical and results-oriented, our Financial Analysts make an immediate impact on corporate strategy and direction. Opportunities within Finance include Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting, Treasury, Capital Projects, and Financial Reporting.
DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY (Full-Time** & Internship):
Generating and implementing new strategic or systematic approaches and creating dynamic technology solutions for our rapidly growing business. Committed to applying technology to solve business problems, our Analysts and Engineers partner with teams across the company, hone software development skills using cutting-edge tools, and create and uphold technology standards and processes. **These full-time roles are remote**
SUPPLY CHAIN (Full-Time & Internship):
Supporting our global logistics network to efficiently deliver products for our brands. Our Supply Chain Analysts build 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.
HUMAN RESOURCES (Full-Time):
The HR team is dedicated to identifying, acquiring, developing, and retaining the best and brightest talent within the retail industry and beyond. In addition to supporting our associates at the Home Office and around the world, our team is continually focused on preserving our corporate culture. In the first several years of the Program, associates will gain exposure to a variety of areas within our multi-faceted Human Resources department including recruiting, training, and HR Business Partners. The program is designed for associates to build a foundation in these areas to ultimately build a long-term career path in Human Resources.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the A&F Leadership Development Program?

The A&F Leadership Development Program is designed to shape top candidates into future leaders of Abercrombie & Fitch by providing immediate exposure to senior-level leaders and fostering an entrepreneurial structure focused on promoting from within.

What are the different areas of focus within the LDP Full-Time Program?

The LDP Full-Time Program offers opportunities in Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Finance, Digital & Technology, Supply Chain, and Human Resources.

How long is the internship program and what does it entail?

The LDP Internship Program lasts 9-10 weeks over the summer and provides university students with comprehensive training, meaningful projects that impact the business, and an introduction to various key areas such as Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Finance, Digital & Technology, and Supply Chain.

What type of training can participants expect in the orientation program?

Participants can expect a combination of classroom sessions and on-the-job training, mentorship relationships, interactive presentations from senior leaders, a supportive learning environment, and integrated social activities to help transition into the corporate culture at Abercrombie & Fitch.

Who does the A&F Leadership Development Program target?

The program targets motivated, creative, and strategic students who possess natural leadership qualities and are eager to drive results in a team-based environment.

Are there opportunities for career development after completing the Leadership Development Program?

Yes, the program includes continued career development through a custom curriculum designed to enhance participants' skills and prepare them for management roles within the company.

What is the 'promote from within' mentality?

The 'promote from within' mentality refers to Abercrombie & Fitch's commitment to developing and advancing employees from within the organization rather than recruiting externally for higher-level positions.

What kinds of activities will participants engage in to help transition to the corporate culture?

Participants will engage in integrated social activities that promote relationship-building and help them acclimate to the unique corporate culture at Abercrombie & Fitch in Columbus.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1892

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading, global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for men, women and kids through five renowned brands. The iconic Abercrombie & Fitch brand was born in 1892 and aims to make every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. abercrombie kids sees the world through kids’ eyes, where play is life and every day is an opportunity to be anything and better anything. The Hollister brand believes in liberating the spirit of an endless summer inside everyone and making teens feel celebrated and comfortable in their own skin. Gilly Hicks, offering intimates, loungewear and sleepwear, is designed to invite everyone to embrace who they are underneath it all. Social Tourist, the creative vision of Hollister and social media personalities, Dixie and Charli D’Amelio, offers trend forward apparel that allows teens to experiment with their style, while exploring the duality of who they are both on social media and in real life. The brands share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that allow consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates approximately 730 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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