Senior Planner, Omni Merchandise Planning

Gap; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,500 - 139,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Competitive Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Job summary

Gap is looking for a Manager, Merchandise Planning in New York, NY. In this role, you will drive the success of product categories by managing financial roadmaps while collaborating with merchandising to align financial and product opportunities. You must possess strong analytical and communication skills, love for Excel, and the ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing workload.

The role includes responsibilities for developing sales plans, presenting forecasts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including up to 50% off merchandise, competitive Paid Time Off plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and storytelling skills are essential.
• Ability to assess complex situations and make recommendations.
• Strong listening, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Merchandising to develop financial strategies.
• Create preseason sales and inventory plans by department.
• Identify business risks and recommend financial strategies.
• Present financial forecasts in meetings.
• Develop department level markdown recommendations.
• Maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Business acumen

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.

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 Manager, Merchandise Planning, you and your team 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

• Collaborate with Merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities by division and department
• Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department that support product strategies
• Identify risks and opportunities to business and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals
• Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in open to buy meeting
• Develop and communicate department level markdown recommendations and strategies, as well as financial results and forecasts to manager and cross functional team on a weekly basis
• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge and create an innovating, results oriented environment
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross functional team (Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution, Planning and Company Planning), sharing best practices and ways of working

Who you are

• Must love Excel, 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, able to present ideas and directions that rally others to action
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions

Salary Range: $107,500.00 - $139,800.00

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.

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.