Transport and Trade Operations Analyst

Summary

Join Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support inbound transportation and trade operations into the EMEA region. Manage the end-to-end flow of goods, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. Build relationships with third-party carriers and customs brokers. Serve as the primary contact for customs brokerage, ensuring timely clearance of goods. Partner with the regional leadership team to align operations with business goals. Analyze data to identify risks and improve processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate shipments and resolve exceptions. This primarily remote role, based in the Netherlands, requires occasional travel.

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

• +12% on minimum wage
• Paid sick leave
• Permanent contract
• Merchandisekorting
• Free access to Headspace, a science-based mental health solution, for you and up to 5 family members
• Travel expenses reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and development
• Career Development Opportunities
• A global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU
• Paid Time Off
• Merchandise Discount
• Associate Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU