Inbound Freight Procurement Specialist (International)
Company Description
Job Description
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?
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in supply chain, business, or related fields
- 3+ years of experience managing international transportation procurement, ideally ocean and air freight contracts, carrier performance management, or freight forwarding relationships
- Strong foundation in contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and sourcing best practices
- Proficiency with data tools (Excel, Power BI) and procurement platforms (Ivalua preferred)
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset
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:
- 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 & 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 & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Onsite fitness center
- 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!
Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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