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Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

In this role, you will be accountable for the execution and planning for the GPS Apparel. You will also be responsible to manage the product development process (P2M) in a timely manner in partnership with the cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage the product development process (P2M) in a timely manner . This encompasses development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning, risk assessment to meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards

• Manage vendor evaluation & allocation, aggregated costing and overall capacity planning across geographies; Partner with the brand to develop supply chain to support on demand customer needs

• Maintain strategic alliances with mills/vendors and champion Brand culture/aesthetic to ensure that it is understood and followed in multiple locations

• Hold vendors accountable for performance and proactively resolve issues and escalations

• Partner with vendors to build vendor capability, drive continuous improvement & innovation initiatives to ensure market competitiveness

• Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs

Who You Are

• Working knowledge of concepts and procedures specific to product development and understands design, merchandising, and global sourcing landscape, preferably with B2B/ Uniform experience

• Ability to influence and make decisions cross functionally in a matrix environment (ensuring speed and cultural sensitivity); can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges

• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions

• Flexible mindset to present and provide options

• Detail-oriented

• Ability to work independently

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. This year, we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/resources/best-places-to-work-for-lgbtq-equality-2022) for the seventeenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/bloombergs-2021-gender-equality-index-reveals-increased-disclosure-as-companies-reinforce-commitment-to-inclusive-workplaces/) for the fourth year in a row.