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Gap Inc. Senior Director, Company Planning - Old Navy

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$203K/yr - $279K/yr

10+ years exp

Gap Inc. is a company that democratizes style and promotes individuality through its various brands. The Senior Director of Company Planning is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and aligning them with the brand's financial goals, while leading a team to foster innovation and continuous improvement in financial planning processes.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

Lead the annual development of sales, gross margin, and inventory budgets as well as the multi-year, long-range plans at the country and retail channel level. Collaborate closely with business partners to ensure long term plans are informed by appropriate channel, experience, tech and product strategies

Oversee the development of financial models and forecasts to support annual strategic planning and monthly/weekly/daily planning that guide optimal decision-making to drive profitability. Clearly communicate risks and opportunities during milestone meetings to leadership and business partners

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Inventory, Marketing and Sourcing partners to influence pre-season and in-season financial planning and execution. Keep business partners informed of emerging issues and financial priorities as well as coordinate efforts amongst teams to ensure consistency of information and organizational efficiency

Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and intellectual curiosity

Demonstrate ongoing functional leadership across the enterprise in support of long-term planning transformation goals

Qualification

Financial modelingStrategic planningRetail industry knowledgeAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsAnaplanTeam managementEmotional intelligenceAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration

Required

Comprehensive understanding of the retail industry

Expert analytical and financial modeling skills (including P&L) with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights; 10+ years of experience in Finance and/or Planning (Merchandise or Company/Business Planning preferred)

High level of individual accountability with bias for action; Thrives in a fast paced ever changing environment

Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to tailor messages to varied audiences (including executives) and influence outcomes of meetings

A strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a track record of driving business growth by moving insights into action

High level of integrity, emotional intelligence, professionalism, and attention to detail

Experience forecasting consumer KPIs (traffic, SOT, conversion, UPT, etc.) utilizing reconciled details from cross functional partners, macroeconomic conditions and company goals

Proficiency in strategic planning and forecasting tools; Experience with Anaplan is a plus

Benefits

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.