Manager, Store Planning + Allocation

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

This role is responsible for pre- & in-season store inventory strategies for the North America Men's & Accessories divisions as well as managing two allocation analysts that support these divisions. The manager partners closely with Inventory Management, Merchandising & Visual partners to translate financial plans into new flow & replenishment strategies to ensure profitable inventory allocation across stores. This position works with field partners to ensure in season sales trends are supported as well as our Supply Chain team to ensure forecasted allocations are flow smoothly through the pipeline.

What You'll Do

• Store Inventory Depth Planning & Allocation
  • Strong knowledge of store base through store visits, historical store performance, store attributes, cross functional partnerships, and field communication
  • Drive inventory depth planning to support store/category opportunities to continuously improve GMROI and sell through across the fleet
  • Ensure total store inventory levels enable the Merchandise & Inventory Management strategies, incorporate field identified opportunities and are properly allocated to support sales & gross margin expectations
  • Lead Flow Alignment meetings prior to new flow allocation to gain alignment with cross functional team on allocation strategies
  • Coach & support direct reports to tie in-season business results to allocation strategies
  • Lead regular Flow Forecast review with our Supply Chain partners
• Store Assortment Planning
  • Participate in assortment change review to ensure store assortments meet customer demand and support product strategies
  • Provide support to cross-functional teams by partnering and communicating with divisional and departmental business partners (i.e. Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual, Supply Chain and Company Planning)
• Leadership & Developing People
  • Develop cross brand & cross functional relationships to continuously learn, improve analytics and processes
  • Effectively manage and support the career development of direct reports to ensure job satisfaction, retention and identify and develop bench strength
  • Accurately assess and leverage direct reports' strengths and address developmental needs
  • Provide timely and actionable feedback to direct reports, fostering skill development & improving performance

Who You Are

• Possess a strong analytical ability with a focus on driving business results
• Possess a drive for continuous improvement in processes, tools, business results and partnerships
• Proven ability to consistently navigate through ambiguous business situations
• Proven ability to prioritize, demonstrating logical analysis and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to be innovative and arrive at new solutions to problems
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to communicate directly and clearly, reflecting an appropriate sense of diplomacy and urgency to all levels of management
• Working knowledge of applicable systems and spreadsheets
• Competent in Microsoft office, including the ability to learn technical applications quickly
• 5+ years' experience as an Inventory Management Planner, Store Planner or equivalent, prefer previous managerial experience

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• 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.

*For eligible employees

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. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.