Merchandise Planner, Gap Inc. Accessories

Gap; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision, life insuranc

Job summary

Gap in New York is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive the financial roadmap for product categories by marrying brand strategy with customer needs. You will forecast and plan inventory, margins and sales while aligning with merchandising, visual, production and distribution teams.

You are passionate about Excel, analytics and storytelling in a fashion retail setting. You will influence preseason plans and ongoing forecasts to meet department financial goals and deliver an outstanding customer

Qualifications

• Forecast and build preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans.
• Develop financial roadmaps aligned with brand strategy and customer needs.
• Communicate financial results and forecasts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical data and trends to identify risks and opportunities by division and department.
• Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department.
• Reconcile top-down to bottom-up division/department plans.
• Present financial forecast in open-to-buy meetings.
• Reforecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet financial goals.
• Communicate results and forecasts to managers and cross-functional teams weekly.
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners (Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution, Planning).

Skills

Forecasting

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 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 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

Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $107,900.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

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.