About Banana Republic
Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.
Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers — creators and visionaries who seek out what’s next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.
About the role
The Inventory Strategy team supports cross-functional partners with the analytics, tools, and system expertise needed to enable top-line growth. As a member of the Banana Republic Inventory Strategy team, the Senior Manager will be an expert in the analytics that power our systems and a key driver of data accessibility for the Inventory Management organization.This leader will understand how our systems, processes, and tools work together to drive business results and will recognize the power of data-informed decision-making. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, highly proficient in Excel, technically savvy, and effective at collaborating with cross-functional partners at all levels.
What you'll do
Reporting & Analytics
- Build, maintain, and deliver automated reporting and decision-support tools for Inventory Management.
- Train Inventory Management and Merchandising teams on tools, processes, and reporting.
Tools & System Expertise
- Serve as a system expert for planning, forecasting, and reporting tools across both brand and enterprise platforms.
- Validate new tools, system enhancements, analytics, and data outputs before business adoption, including UAT, documentation, and rollout.
- Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, prioritize the backlog with Technology and Data partners, and shepherd solutions through delivery.
Initiative Leadership
- Lead enterprise and cross-functional initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, product availability, and inventory productivity.
- Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical partners, developing clear business cases, timelines, and change-management plans.
- Own stakeholder communications and adoption plans and measure outcomes against established targets.
Process & Governance
- Standardize Inventory Management processes across pre-season and in-season cadences.
- Define governance standards and best practices for analytics and decision-making.
Team Leadership
- Set clear goals and coach the team to strengthen analytical rigor, tool development, and organizational influence.
- Foster a culture of documentation, testing, and continuous improvement.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
- Seven or more years of experience in inventory management, demand planning, supply chain analytics, or a related retail or omnichannel role, including at least three years leading teams or large cross-functional initiatives.
- Deep understanding of inventory planning systems and retail metrics, including open-to-buy, sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turns, safety stock, and lead times.
- Strong data storytelling and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated project leadership across scoping, requirements development, implementation, and change management.
- Expert-level Excel skills, including advanced formulas and model or tool development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of SQL and/or a scripting language for data analysis; familiarity with databases is a plus.
- Experience with scenario modeling, pricing and markdown analytics, size optimization, and benefit-realization measurement.
- Experience with macros, VBA, and advanced Excel formatting.
- Experience in retail, athleisure, or apparel within an omnichannel environment.
Salary Range: $137,500.00 - $178,800.00
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.
Benefits at Banana Republic
- 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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