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Gap Inc. · 3 hours ago

Merchandise Planner - LATAM

Gap Inc. is a global retail company known for its diverse brands including Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic, and Gap. They are seeking a Merchandise Planner for LATAM to drive financial strategy and product success across multiple divisions and categories, focusing on wholesale and margin budgets while collaborating with various internal teams and external franchisees.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Serve as the Gap Merchandising Planning lead for key LATAM countries, acting as the primary expert and strategic partner for all product-related initiatives across the Latin America business. This role includes ownership of investment review meetings, oversight of division and category-level OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning, and effective management of competing priorities within the region. You will represent Merch Planning in cross-functional forums, driving alignment and informed decision-making across teams
Own cross-regional Merchandising Planning initiatives, serve as the owner of critical workflows that spans all regions including but not limited to running sales reports, executing wholesale pricing strategies, and preparing investment review materials for cross functional team use
Build strong partnerships with internal teams (Merchandising, Production, Distribution, Company Planning, etc.) and external Franchisees, ensuring alignment and communication throughout the planning and buying process
Influence partner investments – Collaborate with partners to understand their business, build strong relationships, and drive results by leveraging data-driven analysis and in-person financial insights to influence franchisees
Develop processes and tools to evolve with fast paced changing retail environment to meet internal team and Franchisee needs

Qualification

Merchandise PlanningData AnalysisExcel ProficiencyWholesale ExperienceSpanish LanguageProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be comfortable in Excel (e.g. data manipulation and advanced formula knowledge), and be systems savvy
Believe in the Power of Team; builds constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
Possess strong business acumen and strategic agility, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workload
Comfortable with presenting to multiple audiences (internal and external cross functional meetings, product level financials, and in-season performance to identify future risks and opportunities)
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, able to assess complex situations, analyze data, and drive solutions with speed and creativity. Thrives in a self-directed role, using initiative and resourcefulness to achieve goals and resolve issues independently
Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Minimum of 3+ years of merchandise planning/buying experience

Preferred

Experience in wholesale and consultant like roles is a plus
Spanish Language skills are 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.

Company

Gap Inc.

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Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.

H1B Sponsorship

Gap Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (105)
2024 (117)
2023 (151)
2022 (142)
2021 (111)
2020 (80)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
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Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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