Company Description

Job Description 

This role will focus on Supply Chain Procurement - Rate analysis, supplier risk management, and contract negotiations, with an emphasis on International and Domestic transportation. The ideal candidate will have experience managing freight rates, evaluating supplier risk, using data-driven insights, and optimizing transportation spend.

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

Support Carrier Rate Negotiations: Use firsthand experience in pricing freight services to identify where to negotiate and compromise during rate discussionsInterpret Carrier Rate Proposals: Assess pricing structures, surcharges, and built-in margins to help the team make better negotiation decisionsRun Sourcing Events & RFPs: Lead freight procurement events, negotiate carrier contracts, and review rate proposalsLeverage Supplier-Side Knowledge in Procurement Strategy: Advise on carrier cost structures, common negotiation tactics, and hidden flexibility in pricing modelsWork Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with procurement, finance, and logistics teams to apply pricing insights to contract negotiationsManage Third-Party Risk: Assess and mitigate supplier risks, including financial, geopolitical, and operational concernsUse Ivalua or Similar Platforms: Manage RFPs, supplier contracts, and procurement workflowsLeverage Data and Technology: Utilize freight benchmarking tools (e.g., Xeneta, Freightwaves) and Power BI for analytics to develop more effective procurement strategiesDrive Innovation: Support AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and process automation in procurementStakeholder Collaboration & Leadership Growth: Work closely with logistics, finance, and supply chain teams, with potential to develop into a senior procurement leader

What Do You Need To Bring? 

Bachelor’s Degree or related experienceFreight Pricing Expertise: Direct experience in setting carrier rates, pricing models, and freight cost structures from the supplier side (NVOCCs, forwarders, brokerages)Strategic Rate Understanding: Knowledge of how carriers build pricing models, including where margins are typically padded and where flexibility existsContract & Supplier Risk Awareness: Understanding of how rate adjustments, surcharges, and market volatility impact long-term carrier agreementsNegotiation Support Mindset: Experience negotiating rates as part of a pricing team or working with sales teams to price freight solutionsExperience with Procurement & Pricing Technology: Familiarity with Ivalua (preferred) or other e-sourcing platforms for tracking rate proposals and managing contracts

Our Company 

Abercrombie & 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 Values 

Our 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. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, 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 program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible 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 LeaveMobile StipendPaid 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!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER