Job Description
About GapGap 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 RoleIn this role, you are accountable for supporting the ideation, development, implementation and execution of the Gap Inc production and vendor capability strategy, delivering value through effectively balancing innovation, quality, and cost. You will be able to operate in a highly matrixed global organization, forming part of the cross functional product team (Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Fabric Research and Development and Global Sourcing). You will be able to execute with strong attention to detail to ensure the product pipeline meets key milestones to meet product to market (P2M) demands.What You'll DoUnderstand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies and nuances.Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness.Understand and work with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met by delivering costing guidance.Manage BOM maintenance through PLM system to ensure product execution.Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand product execution issues and provide support in resolving them in a timely mannerCreate seasonal strategies to limit our exposure to buying fabrics pre line adoptionExecute a vendor engagement strategy across divisions and categories for both seasonal and fast pipelinesEnsure product availability for seasonal and fast pipelines at the product category levelExecute category product development strategies that align with production strategies and divisional goals.
Responsibilities + Skills
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.*
Education
Global Product Development experience or exposure to driving global product development and understands design. merchandising, and vendor/category management.
Experience
