Merchandise Assistant - Girls Woven, Denim, Dresses, Skirts & Outerwear - Gap Specialty
Gap

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About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.

About the role

The Merchandise Assistant is responsible for supporting the Merchandising team in the development of the Merchandise Strategy to meet the commercial needs of the global/ regional business. This role will support through sample management, data integrity and ad hoc projects as needed. Communicating and collaborating with cross functional partners to help execute the concept to customer pipeline are also central to this role.

What you'll do

• Own creation and management of styles/ SKUs in internal database (Global Assort). This includes updating markdown dates and promotions, realizing BOMs, ensuring tiering is accurate for North America Market and attributing all style level information.
• Sample Management: Ensure all information and samples are set up and organized for easy access by all team members
  • Manage samples during key milestone meetings as well as in-season presentations.
  • Manage sample pass-offs with marketing & visual merchandising teams.
  • Dis card, donate or archive samples on a seasonal basis.
• Own Monday business by recapping the prior week of sales total division performance by category and ccs to leaders then sharing out identifying hits, misses, any red flags or stars with the broader team.
• Collaborate with cross function team – Product Development, Design, Inventory Management and Online.
• Responsible for creating line sheets and/or assortment grids to show future assortments.
• Assist in creation of various presentation tools (visual boards, decks, etc.).
• Stay up to date on market trends and help pull together competitive landscape decks at the start of each season and during key holidays.

Who you are

• Willing to roll up your sleeves and have a ‘can do’ attitude!
• Detail oriented and understands accountability and the importance of accurate data entry.
• Proactive, takes initiative and resourceful.
• Eager to learn about Merchandising and is curious.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint) with an aptitude for learning new programs. Advanced skills in Excel and email preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure timely and accurate execution of responsibilities.
• Strong ability to identify and execute priorities with a sense of urgency.

Benefits at Gap

• 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. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.

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