Gap Inc. Merchandise Planner - Wholesale

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta-each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.

We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.

About The Role

As Wholesale Planner, you will create a financial roadmap aligned with brand strategy and customer needs. You are passionate about using your qualitative and quantitative skillset in a wholesale retail environment, finding joy and creativity in forecasting and financial planning. You are curious, innovative,

and focused on executing an amazing customer experience while delivering/exceeding financial targets. Strong analytical and storytelling skills will serve you well, and a collaborative mindset is a must.

This role blends financial planning, inventory strategy, and product insight. It is ideal for someone who enjoys data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, influencing partners, and driving financial outcomes in a dynamic retail environment.

What You'll Do

• Preseason, formulate top-down account and brand level retail sales/wholesale buy targets and strategies for annual budgets and quarterly plans
• In season, reforecast sales plans and identify risk/opportunities to plans; collaborate with cross functional teams to develop action plans to achieve financial goals
• Seasonal hindsight including partner risks/opportunities at the brand level and collaborate with cross-functional team to develop future seasonal strategy and influence partner buys
• Responsible for analysis and understanding health of business, driving wholesale development and growth strategies
• Forecast Wholesale replenishment needs preseason and identify opportunities to drive in season sales and manage inventory levels
• Comfortable with presenting to multiple audiences (internal and external cross-functional meetings, top-line financials, and in-season performance to identify future risks and opportunities with cross-functional teams to hit revenue goals)
• Onboard new partners to planning tools and processes
• Develop processes and tools based on the fast-paced changing retail environment and Wholesale needs
• Collaborate with peers and B2B leaders to ensure consistency of information, share best- practices, and develop systems knowledge
  
  

Who You Are

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of retail math, forecasting, and inventory
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Believe in the Power of Team; builds constructive and effective collaborative relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
• Be a problem solver, not just a problem spotter, and work to drive toward solutions with speed, conviction, and a blue-sky mentalitymanagement
• Merchandise planning, buying, or related retail experience.
• Experience in wholesale and consulting-like roles is a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Some travel required
• NY based
  
  

Benefits At Gap Inc.

• 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 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: $83,000 - $107,900 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.