Gap
Director,MerchandisingChina
“Director, Merchandising - China at Gap. Skills: Merchandising strategies, Product strategies, Assortment strategies, Lineplans, Sales performance analysis. Own and oversee the merchandise strategies for the Gap China business. Drive seasonal product strategies to meet market specific needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering annual financial goals; Maximize sales
Industry & Context.
Ability to problem solve independently
Ability to travel Domestically and Internationally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of retail/wholesale merchandising experience, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Demonstrate a point of view about product assortment and business opportunities, Ability to problem solve independently, with ability to adapt to diverse audiences and environments, communication and relationship/team skills, computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint) with aptitude for learning new programs
Nice to Have
5 years of management experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Own and oversee the merchandise strategies for the Gap China business
Drive seasonal product strategies to meet market specific needs
Deliver annual financial goals
Drive the execution of Franchise Market
Own Franchise needs in brand milestone meetings
Deliver brand key concepts
and assortments across multiple formats
Manage and execute regional assortment strategies
Manage the development of local Franchise exclusives
Analyze the business to deliver product recaps
and seasonal hind-sights
Partner directly with Gap Franchise Merchandising and Design to influence and protect the product architecture and assortment of Gap China with franchise partner
Actively participate as the voice of Franchise in milestone meetings to ensure critical paths and calendars are met
Manage and own all documents and shared tools related to the China market and local sourcing assortment
Own planning and execution of Franchise market week experience for China to offer a compelling market experience
Develop long term strategies to drive growth by analyzing sales performance of businesses
by category and across global vs locally sourced regional product to meet customer needs and maximize sales
mentor and train direct reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with cross-functional team members; Partner with Gap Franchise Merchandising and Design; Partner with Franchise Merchandising and Design; Partnering with Gap Franchise Merchandising, Franchise Planning, Account Management, Product Operations, Store Experience and Marketing
Communication Scope
communication skills; relationship/team skills
Process & Methodology
Ensure critical paths and calendars are met
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