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 team is 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
As Wholesale Planner, you will create a financial roadmap aligned with brand strategy and customer needs. You are passionate about using your qualitative and quantitative skillset in a wholesale retail environment, finding joy and creativity in forecasting and financial planning. You are curious, innovative,
and focused on executing an amazing customer experience while delivering/exceeding financial targets. Strong analytical and storytelling skills will serve you well, and a collaborative mindset is a must.
This role blends financial planning, inventory strategy, and product insight. It is ideal for someone who enjoys data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, influencing partners, and driving financial outcomes in a dynamic retail environment.
What You'll Do
- Preseason, formulate top-down account and brand level retail sales/wholesale buy targets and strategies for annual budgets and quarterly plans
- In season, reforecast sales plans and identify risk/opportunities to plans; collaborate with cross functional teams to develop action plans to achieve financial goals
- Seasonal hindsight including partner risks/opportunities at the brand level and collaborate with cross-functional team to develop future seasonal strategy and influence partner buys
- Responsible for analysis and understanding health of business, driving wholesale development and growth strategies
- Forecast Wholesale replenishment needs preseason and identify opportunities to drive in season sales and manage inventory levels
- Comfortable with presenting to multiple audiences (internal and external cross-functional meetings, top-line financials, and in-season performance to identify future risks and opportunities with cross-functional teams to hit revenue goals)
- Onboard new partners to planning tools and processes
- Develop processes and tools based on the fast-paced changing retail environment and Wholesale needs
- Collaborate with peers and B2B leaders to ensure consistency of information, share best- practices, and develop systems knowledge
Who You Are
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
- Strong business acumen with understanding of retail math, forecasting, and inventory
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Believe in the Power of Team; builds constructive and effective collaborative relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
- Be a problem solver, not just a problem spotter, and work to drive toward solutions with speed, conviction, and a blue-sky mentality management
- Merchandise planning, buying, or related retail experience.
- Experience in wholesale and consulting-like roles is a plus
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Some travel required
- NY based
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 Human Rights Campaign for the seventeenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fourth year in a row.
Salary Range: $83,000 - $107,900 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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