Sourcing Merchandiser

About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that's run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand - our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We've built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what's next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we're headed, we'd love to have you join us.

About The Role

In this role, you will be accountable for the development process and strategy execution for the assigned fabric/product departments. You will also be responsible to execute the overall country and mill/vendor strategy for the department in partnership with the relevant internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage the fabric/product/vendor development process (P2M) in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/production & capacity planning to meet the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards)
• Manage relationships with mills/vendors and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage
• Partner with mills/vendors to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any fabric/product and quality issues proactively
• Onboard new mills/vendors and provide training to existing mills/vendors along with supporting the evaluation process
• Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in fabric/product/vendor development, process management and overall sourcing procedures
• Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope

Who You Are

• Experience and knowledge of work specific to global fabric/product/vendor development and understands design, merchandising, and global sourcing landscape
• Ability to drive results through planning and prioritizing along with influencing others and providing recommendations & solutions
• Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner

Benefits At Gap

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Advertising Services