Product Owner, Warehousing Systems - A&F Co.

About the role

The Product Owner supports and enhances internal and third-party warehousing systems that are critical to our distribution center operations and broader supply chain execution. This role may own multiple assigned applications and is responsible for requirements definition, delivery coordination, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement within a fast-moving operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day product execution for one or more warehousing, distribution center, or fulfillment applications.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business and system requirements for continuous delivery.
• Translate operational needs into functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with third-party vendors and internal technology teams to support design, build, testing, and release cycles.
• Cook up UAT planning, execution, defect triage, and issue resolution with DC operations and support teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Distribution Centers, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Inventory Control, and Finance.
• Support release readiness, production deployments, operational cutovers, and post-implementation reviews.
• Track system performance, defects, enhancement opportunities, and operational pain points to inform the product backlog.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Business Analysis, Operations Support, or similar roles.
• Experience supporting warehousing, distribution center, fulfillment, WMS, labor management, automation, or supply chain technology preferred.
• Proven success working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
• Strong requirements documentation, process mapping, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working with third-party or vendor-managed applications.
• Ability to balance system priorities with operational urgency, manage competing needs, and navigate ambiguity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Exposure to Agile concepts, even if not used formally.
• Experience with WMS platforms, DC automation, integrations, reporting tools, or enterprise systems.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• As an Abercrombie & Fitch 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
• 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!