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Manager - Category Strategy - Accessories

Employer
Gap Inc.
Location
Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Closing date
16 Jan 2021

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About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our teamis made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the role

The role is responsible to develop robust and executable category strategy (inclusive of vendor, mill, and production country) based on commodity and macro-economic drivers, evolving geo-political situation and brand long term needs of speed, cost, innovation and flexibility. Overall goal is to mitigate foreseeable risks in supply chain and reconfigure supply chain for future business needs while working with product stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Develop comprehensive understanding of current supply chain risks
  • Build clear strategies to mitigate risks and align with business stakeholders on any business implications
  • Build long terms plans, vendor and Mill strategy to best fulfill business needs of cost, speed, flexibility and innovation
  • Plan and assess strategic investment / capabilities roadmaps
  • Strategic Cost Negotiations
  • Establish and lead regular category operations performance review meetings (Cost, Quality, Responsive, Sustainability)
  • Macro Factors Management
  • Track commodity market and analyze macro factors relevant to category on an ongoing basis
  • Establish seasonal Net Macro Guidance and multi- year cost projections
  • Support Corporate Initiatives


Who you are

  • Strategy and Consulting experience
    - Proven experience in the field of strategy or management consulting. Prior experience in Strategy consulting, retail and/or consumer products

  • Educational Qualifications
    - Master's or Bachelor's degree in business administration, statistics, operation/supply-chain management, or related discipline

  • Business Acumen
    - Solid experience in supply chain knowledge

  • Planning& Organizing
    - Proven experience in plan, prioritize and adapt to change while achieving and maintaining results for multiple projects

  • Excellent Communicator
    - Proven capability to communicate and present effectively adapting to the audience needs.

  • Collaboration
    - Proven ability to influence and make decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.

  • Resourcefulness
    - Experience managing dynamic projects that require the ability to flex as obstacles are presented

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