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Director, Inventory Strategy (2)
Gap Inc.
New York, NY, United States
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About Us
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design.We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
So if you have ideas, if you’re talented, if you want to work with phenomenal people, and if you think we should leave the world a little better than we found it, we’d love to meet you.
Role Descripton
The Inventory Strategy group designs, creates, and implements inventory and price optimization capabilities that enable Gap Specialty across the globe to manage business in a localized manner throughout the product lifecycle.Projects are designed to create sustainable competitive advantages that generate significant financial return and enhance the customer experience.
The Inventory Strategy Director of RSC (Responsive Supply Chain) & VMI will partner cross-brand and cross-functionally, and will be responsible for developing and managing the capabilities that enhance the flexibility, predictability and responsiveness of Gap’s supply chain globally.This work will include identification of key issues, work planning, quantitative analysis, and presentation of findings.Additionally, the work will include frequent cross functional collaboration across geographies.This role is an individual contributor with multiple cross functional partners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Director, Inventory Strategy oversees the responsive capability creation and implementation across the world.They will lead:
• Supporting and improving key initiatives and strategies through a structured approach, rigorous analysis, and proactive communication
• Partnering in development and implementation of supply chain/inventory management initiatives that support overall company and brand objectives
• Structuring/managing analytic approach, forecasting, and measurement methodology for inventory management initiatives
• Providing research, analysis, and support for identifying, evaluating, and capturing strategic opportunities
• Identifying supply chain capability needs across the globe and providing solutions to capture opportunity or relieve pain points.
• Serve as liaison with cross-functional and Gap Inc business partners and Inventory Strategy peers across Gap Inc
• Leading through partnerships with other functions and geographies
QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate needs to have successful prior experience/knowledge of inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline process design, promotional strategies and team management, training and development.
• Understanding of retail industry supply chains.Apparel and/or Gap Inc experience a plus
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross functional partners.
• Able to influence senior leaders across the organization within both the regional and global team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including influencing global teams.
• Strong leadership skills of both direct reports and cross functional teams.
• Proven ability to prioritize and focus on only key initiatives to drive the business.
• Demonstrated ability to approach opportunities with a problem solving mindset.
• Demonstrated strong ability to empower others and lead to drive results.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP/RELATIONSHIPS:
Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team.
Effectively influences senior leaders across the company both within Head Office and the Regional offices.
Collaborates with peers to share best practices and develop strategic knowledge.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Drive for Results
Customer Focus
Organizational Savvy
High Integrity and Honesty
Dealing with Ambiguity
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:
Partners and collaborates with all levels of Global IM, Market General Managers and Market Planning leads.
Reports to Snr. Director, Inventory Strategy.
Minimum Experience:
• 8 years of professional work experience, preferably within strategic management consulting, retail, consumer products, supply chain management, and/or investment banking
• Excellent quantitative aptitude with experience in non-academic environment
• Experience leading projects with complex scope and with system and process implementations
• Strong interest in and knowledge of retail industry, preferably with some exposure to apparel
• Outstanding academic track record
• BA/BS with emphasis on quantitative skills
• MBA preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel internationally