Senior Sourcing Merchandiser (Production)

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

The Senior Sourcing Merchandiser, Regional Operations (Production) will be responsible for execution of vendor development strategy, production activities at the vendor and facility level. S/he would be responsible of tracking the processes and timely delivery to meet the RDC & the quality expectations. S/he would additionally work to ensure that all commercial decisions and standards are met.

What You'll Do

• Work with vendors and Strategy partners on validating capacity planning. Perform capacity monitoring on a regular basis.
• Conduct frequent factory visits to understand and monitor production on the ground.
• Manage bulk production tracking processes to meet timelines.
• Be sensitive and alert proactively on high risk potential order problem to ensure production on track through regular production meeting and cc mail.
• Work with Technical, QA, PI, PD and Mill management team to ensure all commercial decision and standards are met
• Partner with Mill management, QA and technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues
• Resolve issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures
• Support lean initiatives (e.g. workflow, line layout, combining operations)/deployment plan with our strategic vendors
• Continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures
• Provide recommendation on claim settlement options
• Review and evaluate vendor performance

Who You Are

• Production Management - Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and innovative production management systems to influence vendor production efficiency
• 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.
• Personal Leadership - demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across various stakeholders
• Business Performance Improvement – proven track record of improvement based on fact-based analysis or benchmarking
• Industrial Engineering Experience - working on lean manufacturing and IE is preferable
• Woven & Denim Expertise - Specific experience in woven and denim fabrics is highly preferred
• Communication Skills - Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Technical Skills - Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• 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.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees