Account Planning Planner- Strategic Alliances

About Gap Inc.

Our past is full of iconic moments - but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands - Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, INTERMIX and Hill City - have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we're more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it's why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It's why we're committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.

About the role

The Account Planning team is responsible for the development, execution and communication of Franchise top-down financial plans and strategies - owning sales, margin and inventory planning. The team develops preseason budgets/plans along with monthly forecasting targets to drive profitable in-season management for the entire Franchise portfolio across all brands, channels and regions.

What you'll do

• Preseason, formulate top-down account level sale/wholesale buy targets and strategies for annual budgets and quarterly plans
  
• Approve and create new store sales and comp stores sales plans
  
• Inseason, reforecast sales plans and identify risk/opportunities to plans; collaborate with cross functional teams to develop action plans to achieve financial goals
  
• Analyze and provide feedback on country and store level performance, as well as season code performance
  
• Collaborate with peers and Franchise leaders to ensure consistency of information, share best-practices, and develop systems knowledge
  

Who you are

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
  
• 5-7 years' experience in planning or finance preferred
  
• Experience with wholesale/franchise business a plus
  
• Possess a clear understanding of financial metrics and levers, including sales, comp levers, gross margin, and inventory metrics
  
• Ability to problem solve independently and develop strong partnerships with business partners across the globe; thrives in a dynamic environment with a high degree of ambiguity
  
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are a must (particularly in Excel where index match and v-lookups will be used extensively)
  
• Attending late night or early morning calls required
  

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• 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.*
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*For eligible employees