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About the RoleIn this role, you are accountable for supporting the ideation, development, implementation and execution of the Gap Inc production and vendor capability strategy, delivering value through effectively balancing innovation, quality, and cost. You will be able to operate in a highly matrixed global organization, forming part of the cross functional product team (Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Fabric Research and Development and Global Sourcing). You will be able to execute with strong attention to detail to ensure the product pipeline meets key milestones to meet product to market (P2M) demands.What You'll Do
• Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies and nuances.
• Drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness.
• Understand and work with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met by delivering costing guidance.
• Manage BOM maintenance through PLM system to ensure product execution.
• Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand product execution issues and provide support in resolving them in a timely manner
• Create seasonal strategies to limit our exposure to buying fabrics pre line adoption
• Ensure product availability for seasonal strategies at the product category level
• Execute category product development strategies that align with production strategies and divisional goals.
Who You Are
• Global Product Development experience or exposure to driving global product development and understands design. merchandising, and vendor/category management.
• Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Collaboration- Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
• Learning Agility- demonstrated curiosity, motivated to develop new skills and knowledge.
• Develop the analytic process required to optimize post Line Adoption.
• Adapt team priorities to respond to customer and business partner needs.
• Manage specific categories in coordination with a cross functional team and international sourcing partners.
Top Skills
What We Do
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
