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Manager - Inventory Strategy

Employer
Banana Republic
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Closing date
6 Sep 2020

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About Banana Republic

Banana Republic was founded with an explorer's spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries.

We travel near and far in search of the finest materials and fabric innovations to infuse style with substance, because we believe that what you wear should open a world of possibilities. And the people that make up Banana Republic share the same qualities as our brand: curious, connected, undaunted by boundaries. Sound like you? Join us for the adventure of what's next.

About the role

The Inventory Strategy group designs, creates, and implements inventory optimization capabilities that enable Banana Republic to manage business in a localized manner throughout the product lifecycle. Projects are designed to create sustainable competitive advantages that generate significant financial return and enhance the customer experience. The Manager, Inventory Strategy will work within the Inventory Strategy team on projects supporting methodology development, process improvement, quantitative analysis, and technology/tool requirements.

What you'll do

  • Develop key initiatives into strategies and strategies into results through structured approach, rigorous analysis, and proactive communication
  • Partner in the development and implementation of supply chain / inventory management initiatives that support overall company and brand objectives.
  • Own and manage analytic approach, forecasting, and measurement methodology for inventory management initiatives
  • Identify and quantify methodology differences and impacts between current and future processes and systems.
  • Provide research, analysis, and support for identifying, evaluating, and resolving strategic opportunities.
  • Prepare presentation documents and present findings to all levels of management.
  • Build relationships with and provide training/support to Inventory Management business partners and other brand stakeholders.
  • Serve as a liaison with cross functional business partners and Inventory Strategy peers across Gap Inc.
  • Bring form and structure to ambiguous situations.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of industry trends to introduce continual process, tool and methodology improvements.



Who you are

  • 5-7 year work experience required
  • Excellent mathematical and statistical aptitude with experience in a non-academic environment required
  • Experience in supply chain management / inventory management industry preferred
  • Experience developing and working with inventory optimization and/or forecasting approaches for the retail industry
  • BA/BS with emphasis on quantitative skills in economics, industrial engineering, business, mathematics


Benefits at Banana Republic

  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, 30% off at Outlet and 25% off at Athleta 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

Company

Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering versatile, contemporary classics, designed for today with style that endures. Through thoughtful design, Banana Republic provides a wardrobe of favorites to style and wear time and time again in new ways. Banana Republic offers fragrances, clothing, eyewear, jewelry, shoes and handbags with detailed craftsmanship and luxurious materials. Founded in San Francisco, Banana Republic is a division of leading global specialty retailer, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS). Customers may shop Banana Republic in more than 750 company-operated and franchise retail locations worldwide and online. 

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United States

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