Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States; onsite work in an active distribution center environment

Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories with brands including Abercrombie and Hollister.

What you will do

• Coordinate facility, infrastructure, automation, and capital projects from planning through implementation and operational handoff.
• Manage schedules, budgets, approvals, vendors, contractors, purchase orders, invoices, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Support distribution center modernization using automation, RFID, print and apply, material handling equipment, robotics, and warehouse technologies.
• Evaluate and implement AS/RS, Goods-to-Person systems, sortation equipment, AMRs, and AGVs.
• Partner with Operations and Technology on system integration, operational readiness, and project execution.
• Analyze operational performance and labor productivity to deliver continuous improvement, peak readiness, and future network investments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting engineering, automation, facility, capital, or continuous improvement projects in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environments.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, project budgets, schedules, purchasing activities, and project execution.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, material handling equipment, facility infrastructure, and industrial engineering principles.
• Familiarity with distribution center technologies, including automation, RFID, robotics, sortation systems, WMS, WES, labor management systems, and operational analytics tools.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and risk-management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and flexible spending accounts.
• Incentive bonus program, paid time off, paid parental and adoption leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Work-from-anywhere days on Mondays and Fridays for most roles, plus six work-from-anywhere weeks per year.
• Access to wellness, mental health, fertility and adoption support, associate resource groups, and career advancement opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts and one paid volunteer day per year.