Gap Inc.
Senior Planner, Omni Merchandise Planning, Womens, Gap Outlet
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Job Description
- Req#: R185841
Collaborate with Merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities by division and department
Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department that support product strategies
Identify risks and opportunities to business and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals
Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in open to buy meeting
Develop and communicate department level markdown recommendations and strategies, as well as financial results and forecasts to manager and cross functional team on a weekly basis
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge and Create an innovating, results oriented environment
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross functional team (Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution, Planning and Company Planning), sharing best practices and ways of working
Must love Excel, technical skills, and be systems savvy
Believe in the Power of Team; builds constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
Possess strong business acumen and strategic agility, able to handle many projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workload
Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills, able to present ideas and directions that rally others to action
Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
About the Role
In this role you will be a part of the Inventory Management team that brings the financial strategy of our product vision to life by managing the largest financial asset of the company: our product itself. As Manager, Merchandise Planning, you and your team will drive the success of one or more product categories by creating a financial roadmap and marrying it to brand strategy and customer needs. You are passionate about using your qualitative and quantitative skillset in a fashion retail environment and find joy and creativity in forecasting and financial planning. You are curious, innovative, and focused on executing an amazing customer experience while delivering/exceeding financial targets. Strong analytical and storytelling skills will serve you well, and a collaborative mindset is a must.What You'll Do
Who You Are
About the company
Gap Inc. is the largest specialty retailer in the United States, and is 3rd in total international locations, behind Inditex Group and H&M. As of September 2008, the company has approximately 135,000 employees and operates 3,727 stores worldwide, of which 2,406 are located in the U.S.
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