Gap Inc.
Store Planner, Canada Specialty & Outlet
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Job Description
- Req#: R129678
- Develop pre-season and pre-allocation store inventory depth targets by category
- Analyze and recap business results at the store/category/attribute level to determine appropriate inventory position and assortment strategies
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product strategies to store groups to ensure equitable inventory distribution
- Capture seasonal themes across geographies, assortment levels, climates and volume groups, while using learnings to influence future inventory plans and assortment strategies
- Conduct analysis on merchandise assortment, optimal CC count & inventory levels to maximize unit productivity at the store level
- Articulate point of view and strategy to Field & Inventory Management peers and leaders
- Maintain systemic data through multiple tool sets to reflect store sales trends
- Collaborate with fellow teammates and share best practices when working on projects that support the broader team deliverables
- Ensure timely and effective communication of key timelines, deliverables, and expectations to cross-functional team members
- Partner with Manager to balance workload and priorities; solicit decision guidance when needed.
- 2 to 4 yrs. of experience in inventory management, business strategy, store operations, supply chain management or related fields preferred
- Competency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to learn new applications quickly
- Strong mathematical and statistical aptitude
- Supply chain or retail software product and logistics flow knowledge is highly desirable
- BA/BS in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Strong communicator with a high comfort level with managing change and collaboration
About the Role
Store Planners execute data analysis to create strategies for stores with the goal of delivering sales and margin growth. They partner with cross-functional teams to develop and manage store plans that support brand strategies. Further, they maximize sales and profitability by influencing inventory investments through location-based analysis. Store Planners serve as a liaison with brand functional teams (Merchandising, Planning, and Finance). Planners develop in-depth knowledge of industry trends to introduce continual process, tool and methodology improvements. Lastly, they proactively surface and communicate business issues.What You'll Do
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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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