Transport And Trade Operations Analyst

Summary

Join Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as a detail-oriented and analytical professional supporting inbound transportation and trade operations into the EMEA region. This remote role, with occasional travel, is critical in managing the end-to-end flow of goods, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. You will manage third-party carriers and customs brokers, aligning operations with broader business goals. Responsibilities include performance management, data analysis for process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong logistics expertise and experience in international inbound shipments and customs processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in transportation or trade operations, with a focus on international inbound shipments and customs processes
• Strong understanding of final mile delivery to distribution centers and EMEA regional logistics
• Experience managing third-party carriers and customs brokerage partners
• Knowledge of trade compliance practices and familiarity with customs clearance procedures
• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS) and data analysis tools (Excel, reporting dashboards)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environment
• Experience working within inbound logistics networks supporting the EMEA region

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound transportation operations into the EMEA region, with a focus on timely final mile deliveries to distribution centers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party carriers and logistics providers to ensure service reliability, cost efficiency, and performance accountability
• Serve as the primary contact for customs brokerage partners, ensuring accurate and timely clearance of goods in accordance with trade compliance regulations
• Ensure adherence to global trade compliance processes, including documentation accuracy, tariff classification, and record-keeping requirements
• Partner closely with the regional leadership team to align transportation and trade operations with broader business goals
• Support performance management of carriers and customs brokers through KPI tracking, regular service reviews, and RFP/RFI processes
• Analyze transportation and trade data to identify risks, resolve issues, and uncover process improvement and cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Sourcing, Merchandising, Finance, and Distribution to coordinate inbound shipments and resolve exceptions
• Maintain SOPs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support operational visibility and decision-making
• Monitor changes in transportation regulations and trade compliance requirements, and communicate key insights to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), duty optimization strategies, or trusted trader programs is a plus

Benefits

• Incentive bonus program
• 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 time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• 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