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Gap Inc.

Buyer, Old Navy Franchise, Gap Inc.

OVERVIEW

  • Select merchandise appropriate for franchise partner assortments and determine investments associated with that merchandise.
  • Identify strategies for improving merchandise sell-through and customer satisfaction in our franchise partners' markets.
  • Contribute to the success of the Department through developing and driving seasonal strategies for category/class that meet or exceed the Division and Business Unit's financial goals.
  • Provide analysis to support the development of Department seasonal strategies that meet financial targets.

COMPETENCIES

  • Drives Results
  • Strategic Orientation
  • Experimentation
  • Accountability

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

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  • Leads merchandise assorting process for their area of responsibility.
  • Works cross-functionally with merchandising and production to build assortment.
  • Represents our brand to our outside partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Rank styles based on historical and current product performance and identify redundancies in the product assortment.
  • Review monthly open-to-buy for category/class; provide accurate monthly/seasonal receipt flow information; execute to the sales margin and promotional markdown cadence.
  • Provide information to develop key concepts, key items, promotional strategies and assortments that are commercially viable and provide exciting store experiences.
  • Understand product trends, historical data and departmental input at category/class level in order to manage in-season opportunities or risks.
  • Understand competitive environment; proactively see market knowledge through exposure to competitive retail outlets.
  • Influence others to achieve results.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Production, Planning).

550 TERRY FRANCOIS BLVD.

94158

KEY EXPERIENCES

  • Bachelors' Degree or equivalent
  • 2+ years of retail buying experience
  • Experience as a Merchandiser/Merchandise Planner/IM planner/Buyer or equivalent
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of financial measurements
  • Demonstrate a point of view about product assortment and business opportunities
  • Maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals
  • Demonstrate strong listening, verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Customer oriented
  • Meticulous attention to details
  • Polished presentation skills internally to teams and outwardly to clients
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to communicate with senior leaders across the organization
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and filling "white space"
Job ID: d3fae8197d3d870d1c00b982cd6d697f
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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