The Rotational Management Program (RMP) - Full-time

Job Description

Gap Inc.’s Rotational Management Program:
Looking to own results and push limits in a fast-paced environment?

Gap Inc.’s CEO, Art Peck, has predicted that the apparel industry will change more over the next five years than it has in the previous 20. In order to stay current with the rapidly transforming landscape, we are dramatically shifting the way we bring product to market- from design and production all the way through distribution and on to our customers. As part of this effort, we are continually evolving our entry level Rotational Management Program. If you have the grit and curiosity to learn our complex, constantly changing business, a great attitude, and most importantly, a passion for our brands and industry, this is an exciting opportunity to jump-start your career with a global fashion leader.

Based in our San Francisco headquarters, the training exposes you to our end-to-end process of how we deliver brand-right, high-quality, on trend product that our customers value through hands-on experience in running our business and understanding the Gap Inc. culture. The experience includes cross-brand rotations in core product pipeline functions of Inventory Management, Merchandising, and Production. You’ll learn about the product creation processes of aesthetic, manufacturing, quality, fit and fabric, as well as the commercial offering practices of seasonal product strategies, competitive analysis, pricing, sales forecasting and inventory planning, and see it all come to life through the digital and in store experience. In addition to ownership of day-to-day business, classroom training will be provided and special projects will be assigned that allow you to directly influence the business and interact with senior leaders.

Are you interested in being a part of this amazing experience? We are looking for candidates who are flexible enough to adapt as our business changes. During the 9 month training plan, you’ll get a set of goals and a structured training plan, plus ongoing coaching, feedback and support. Oh, and this full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

The knowledge and business acumen gained will position trainees to launch robust careers at Gap Inc. After successfully completing the program, you will have an opportunity to be hired to work full-time in one of the following jobs in our Bay Area or New York offices: Inventory Management Analyst, Assistant Merchandiser, or Assistant Production Manager.

Inventory Management Analyst:

The Inventory Analyst provides support in creating, managing and executing sales and inventory plans from investment through allocation and is responsible for providing relevant data and analysis to the cross functional teams.

• Manage the financial success of one or more departments by meeting or exceeding sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals
• Provide data and recommendations to influence the development of department/class level plans
• Perform quantitative analysis and forecasting on buying decisions and sales performance
• Execute in-season pricing and allocation opportunities to meet financial goals
• Partner with cross-functional teams at all levels in identifying key business concepts and opportunities and communicate recommendations to senior management

Assistant Merchandiser:

The Assistant Merchandiser helps to develop and execute compelling product assortments to meet or exceed financial goals and customer and market expectations.

• Utilize expert knowledge of customer base and markets gained through store visits, online reviews and customer feedback to influence and implement seasonal product strategy
• Complete competitive analysis and evaluate product, quality, pricing, and business opportunities to marketplace
• Provide information to develop key concepts, key items, promotional strategies and assortments that are commercially viable and provide exciting customer experiences
• Partner with cross-functional teams at all levels in identifying key business concepts and opportunities and communicate recommendations to senior management

Assistant Production Manager:

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for coordinating activities of the development, sampling and bulk execution which supports Design’s vision while meeting or exceeding financial goals.

• Influence product construction and maintain brand aesthetic and quality to meet the needs of customers
• Manage the production process by tracking manufacturing details and leading cross-functional meetings to communicate and update production status
• Partner with cross-functional teams at all levels in identifying key business concepts and opportunities and communicate recommendations to senior management

Qualification

Requirements

• Passionate and motivated about working for a global brand in the fashion industry
• Customer-oriented with a point of view about product assortment and business opportunities
• Global, innovative thinker with the learning agility and curiosity for understanding our customers and brands
• Demonstrated leadership qualities such as a strong point of view, initiative, adaptability and interpersonal savvy
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a strong work ethic with a desire to work in a fast paced environment
• Perseverance to manage through challenges and ambiguity
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities as well as financial acumen
• Persuasive presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Effective collaboration with peers and teams
• Organization with effective prioritization and flexibility, and an ability to execute with a sense of urgency and attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications

• A 4-year degree or equivalent Gap Inc. work experience is required.
• For students and college graduates, all majors are welcome to apply. A GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
• For full-time internal applicants, a Manager Reference Form is required to be uploaded with the application. Part-time and seasonal employees do not need a Manager Reference Form.
• Additionally all Gap Inc. full-time employees must have been in their positions for 1 year and meet Gap Inc.’s Performance Standard.