About Gap

　　Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

　　We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.

　　About the Role

　　In 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.

　　Execute a vendor engagement strategy across divisions and categories for both seasonal and fast pipelines.

　　Ensure product availability for seasonal and fast pipelines 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.

　　Global Business Acumen- experience executing on multi-year operational goals, incorporating knowledge of production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric and garment construction, and retail math.

　　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.

　　Benefits at Gap

　　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 (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.

　　*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.

　　Salary Range: $81,000 - $107,300 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.

　　US Candidates

　　Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.