organization to drive decisions aimed at maximizing sales and profitability. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the brand's planning and forecasting processes, playing a critical part in ensuring consistent and constant growth for the brand. Responsibilities include tops-down sales, margin and inventory forecasts as well as financial analysis, diagnosing trends and recommending forward actions.What You'll Do
Develop detailed Sales, margin, lever and inventory plans (annual, month, day levels) that align with the brand's business strategy
Recap and analyze business results vs. plan on a daily/monthly/quarterly and ad-hoc basis, providing actionable recommendations to deliver company objectives
Initiate analysis with a growth mindset to solve problems, create alternatives, and provide recommendations to leadership based on quantitative and objective analysis
Collaborate with Inventory Management and Pricing Strategy to ensure merchandise plans align with financial targets
Build ad-hoc projections and provide decision support to brand leadership and functional partners
Partner with cross-functional teams on commercial plan, marketing and strategic initiatives to manage GM% and discount spend appropriately across time to profitability goals and incorporation into plans.
Integrate tops down analysis with detailed business drivers to formulate comprehensive company plans, particularly at the daily level in a highly commercial plan and value-driven brand
Forecast multiple fulfillment channels within Online; direct (warehouse fulfillment), ship from store, buy online pick up in store (BOPIS)
Identifying risks and opportunities, bringing the right business partners together to drive forward with a solution.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to clearly explain financial concepts to non-finance partners
Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify trends, irregularities, and synthesize business performance into actionable insights
Proven relationship builder who can influence and lead cross-functional teams
Self-motivated, accountable, and able to independently solve problems and prioritize multiple projects under tight timelines
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity
Naturally curious, diagnosing problems and driving process/ tool improvements with new ideas
Advanced technical aptitude, especially in Microsoft Excel; quick to learn new systems and optimize tools (Essbase experience a plus)
Experience in Ecommerce and Direct to Customer as well as an understanding of the Demand Waterfall preferred
2–4 years of relevant finance or inventory management experience
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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.
