Merchandiser

Gapinc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Inc. is seeking a Merchandising leader in San Francisco to develop and execute inclusive merchandise strategies that delight customers while hitting financial goals. You will own product-level P&L and collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring compelling assortments to market.

You will move fast, think big and apply market data and customer insights to shape trends, optimize profitability, and ensure the brand remains inclusive and differentiated across channels.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and analytical ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive merchandise assortments that meet global, digital and regional needs and increase earnings.
• Collaborate with Design, Visual Merchandising and Production on product strategies to ensure customer needs and profitability while upholding inclusivity.
• Partner with Inventory Management on seasonal investment strategy by market to protect growth.
• Research opportunities and risks in season by analyzing sales performance and marketplace data.
• Develop communication skills to exchange complex information clearly and effectively.
• Oversee projects and programs within area of specialty and ensure quality of work.
• Drive a trend-forward point of view using market insights and aesthetics to shape compelling assortments that resonate with customers.
• Influence product decisions to align assortment strategy with customer and financial goals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P and L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially-viable and drive profitable growth. You try fast, learn fast and think big, and drive toward solutions with speed, conviction and a blue sky mentality.

What You'll Do

• Develop and drive merchandise assortments that meet global, digital and regional customer needs aligned to the overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings

• Collaborate with Design, Visual Merchandising and Production partners on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability and speed to market while keeping a customer inclusivity and belonging lens

• Partner with Inventory Management on seasonal investment strategy by market to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected

• Research business opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance gathering marketplace information

• Develop communication skills to exchange complex information

• Oversee projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work

• Drive a trend-forward point of view, leveraging market insights, cultural awareness and a strong eye for aesthetic to shape compelling assortments that resonate with the customer and differentiate the brand

• Drive the assortment strategy, acting as the voice of the business to influence product decisions and ensure alignment to customer and financial goals

Who You Are

• Strong strategic and analytical ability

• Driven for results with strong financial acumen

• Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling

• Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers

• Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs