Coordinator, Sample Library - A&F Co.

Job Description 

The main focus of this team is to receive & distribute all samples quickly & efficiently to all internal cross functional teams, directly supporting the essential work before the items go-live on site or in stores. Samples are shipped directly to our Global Home Office, where the Sample Library Team receives, records, & assigns each item appropriately with speed and efficiency providing traceability to all cross functional partners.

The Sample Library team demands a physical work component, along with technical skills to operate our technology platform and Analytical skills to evolve current processes. Responsibilities include managing the Sample Inventory Technology Platform, pulling reports, forecasting, anticipating obstacles, assisting cross functional partners, lifting boxes, sorting, auditing, storing, & completing requests

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Sort, store, process, and distribute samples in a timely and accurate manner as assigned by leadership • Cross Functional Departments: E-commerce, Merchant/ Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Product Channel Merchandising, & Corporate Development

• Able to meet departmental productivity and accuracy standards
• Keep work area clean and always organized
• Ability to utilize computers and scanners
• Utilize Sample Library Technology Platform, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• Engage in training, team building, meetings, and personal development
• Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with company policies

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for the A&F Brands
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to be flexible to changing demands and respond to feedback
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brands
• Desire to learn & hunger for more!
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day
• Lifting a minimum of 30 lbs

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
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• 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 Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• 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