Associate Planner, A&F Americas

About the role

The Associate, Regional Planner supports the planning team with the data, reporting, and system work that keeps the regional planning process running. This is a foundational planning role for someone who wants to build a career in retail financial planning — you will develop a strong understanding of OTB mechanics, inventory management, and channel planning through hands-on work with the Manager and Director. This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Planning data entry and system maintenance — keep OTB files, allocation inputs, and planning trackers current and accurate
• Weekly report support — pull and format sell-through, inventory, and OTB data for Manager review
• Allocation input support — prepare allocation proposals under Manager direction and process approved allocations
• Replenishment tracking — monitor replenishment triggers and document execution for assigned doors or channels
• Wholesale and franchise order tracking support — maintain order logs and flags discrepancies to Manager
• Ad hoc analysis and data support for Manager and Director

Requirements

• 2+ years in retail or wholesale planning, finance, or a related analytical role
• Internship or early career exposure to retail planning or financial analysis preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with large, complex data sets accurately
• Advanced Excel skills — pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic financial modeling
• Detail-orientation and organization — take ownership of data quality and planning calendar deadlines
• Curiosity about the business — you want to understand how financial planning decisions affect inventory and sell-through outcomes
• Clear communication — escalate issues and questions promptly and professionally