About Old Navy
Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.
We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.
About the Role
Reporting to the SVP of Merchandise Planning, the VP of Merchandise Planning for US Kids & Baby and New Business Ventures will lead the strategic planning and execution of inventory, allocation, and analytics for these high-growth categories. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of Old Navy’s core and emerging businesses by aligning inventory strategies with customer demand, financial goals, and innovation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep retail expertise, a passion for kids and baby apparel, and a forward-thinking approach to new business development.
Salary Range: $300,000- $350,000 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.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute sales and inventory strategies for US Kids & Baby and New Business Ventures, leveraging customer insights and market trends.
- Drive demand-driven planning and forecasting using advanced analytics and data science tools.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory strategies align with product, marketing, and channel priorities.
- Lead in-season inventory management and allocation to maximize sales, margin, and customer satisfaction.
- Champion innovation by piloting new planning technologies and processes tailored to emerging business models.
- Present data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing key business decisions.
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.
- Act as a strategic thought partner in identifying and scaling new business opportunities within the Old Navy ecosystem.
Who You Are
- 15+ years of experience in merchandise or inventory planning, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role; experience in kids, baby, or new business incubation is a strong plus.
- Proven ability to lead planning for both mature and emerging business categories.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of data-driven decision making.
- Experience with business transformation, including technology implementation and organizational change.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
- Passion for innovation, customer-centricity, and building the future of retail
Benefits at Old Navy
- 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.*
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*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. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
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