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Gap, Inc.

• $70K — $95K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in merchandise planning or related field
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis tools
  • Strong analytical and storytelling capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Analyze historical data and trends to identify risks and opportunities
  • Create preseason sales, gross margin, and inventory plans
  • Reconcile top-down and bottom-up financial plans
  • Present financial forecasts in open-to-buy meetings
  • Manage inventory and reforecast sales for basic styles
  • Communicate financial results to management and teams weekly
  • Develop effective relationships with cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Opportunity to drive product financial strategies
  • Room for creativity in forecasting and planning
  • Focus on delivering excellent customer experiences
  • Support for professional development within merchandise planning
Full Job Description
About the Role
In this role you will be a part of the Merchandise Planning team that brings the financial strategy of our product vision to life by managing the largest financial asset of the company: our product and inventory itself. As Merchandise Planner, you 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

  • Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division and department

  • Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department that support product strategies

  • Reconcile top down to bottom up division/department plans

  • Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in open to buy meeting

  • Reforecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet department financial goals

  • Communicate financial results and forecasts to manager and cross functional team on a weekly basis

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross functional team (Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution, Planning and Company Planning), setting expectations around prioritization and best practices around key deliverables

Who You Are

  • Must love Excel, have advanced 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

* Ladders Estimates

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