Senior Omni Merch Planner: Forecast & Strategy Lead

Gap; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase

Insurance

Job summary

Gap is seeking a Senior Inventory Planner in New York to lead financial planning for product categories. You will create detailed roadmaps and forecasts that align with brand strategy and customer needs, while delivering strong financial results.

You will collaborate across Merchandising, Visual, Distribution and Planning teams to build preseason plans, identify risks, and communicate actionable insights. Strong analytical storytelling and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must love Excel, technical skills, and be systems savvy.
• Strong business acumen and strategic agility.
• Demonstrate listening, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and forecast to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Merchandising to develop a comprehensive strategy by division and department.
• Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to meet financial goals.
• Present financial forecast and action plans in open-to-buy meetings.
• Develop department level markdown strategies and communicate results weekly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent information and best practices.
• Maintain relationships with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution, Planning, Company Planning).

Skills

Excel

Systems savvy

Technical skills

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Job description

Gap is seeking a Senior Inventory Planner in New York to lead financial planning for product categories. You will create detailed roadmaps and forecasts that align with brand strategy and customer needs, while delivering strong financial results.

You will collaborate across Merchandising, Visual, Distribution and Planning teams to build preseason plans, identify risks, and communicate actionable insights. Strong analytical storytelling and teamwork are essential.