Inbound Freight Procurement Specialist (International)

Inbound Freight Procurement Specialist (International)

This role supports our Supply Chain Procurement team with a focus on international transportation. We're looking for a candidate with strong procurement experience, ideally with ocean and air freight contracts, carrier performance management, or freight forwarding relationships.

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

What Will You Be Doing?

• Lead Sourcing Events & RFPs : manage freight procurement events, analyze carrier proposals, and support contract negotiations
• Rate & Spend Analysis : interpret carrier rate proposals and help identify negotiation levers using data-driven approaches
• Contract Management : draft, review, and manage carrier agreements with a focus on compliance, value, and operational terms
• Supplier Risk Management : evaluate financial, geopolitical, and operational risks, and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Technology & Tools : use platforms like Ivalua (or similar e-sourcing tools), Power BI, and benchmarking tools (e.g., Xeneta, Freightwaves) to inform procurement strategies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : partner with logistics, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure procurement activities support broader business objectives
• Innovation & Optimization : support process improvements, automation, and AI-driven decision-making within the procurement function

What Do You Need To Bring?

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 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 :

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER