Senior Sourcing Merchandiser (Regional Operations) Full Time NEW

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

The Senior Sourcing Merchandiser, Regional Operations will be responsible for execution of vendor development strategy, production activities at the vendor and facility level. S/he would be responsible of tracking the processes and timely delivery to meet the RDC & the quality expectations. S/he would additionally work to ensure that all commercial decisions and standards are met.

What You’ll Do

• Train vendors on conducting capacity planning using SAM. Perform capacity monitoring on a regular basis.
• Support and drive lean initiatives (e.g. workflow, line layout, combining operations)/deployment plan with our strategic vendors
• Support establishing efficiency baseline/man-machine ratios and guide vendors to achieve their longer term strategic targets
• Continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures
• Work with Technical, PQA and Raw Materials team to ensure all commercial decision and standards are met
• Partner with Raw Materials, PQA and Technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues
• Manage bulk production tracking processes to meet timelines
• Be sensitive and alert proactively on high risk potential order problem to ensure production on track through regular production meeting and cc mail.
• Provide recommendation on claim settlement options
• Resolve issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures
• Review and evaluate vendor performance

Who You Are

• Production Management: proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and innovative production management systems to influence vendor production efficiency
• Industrial Engineering: experience working on lean manufacturing and IE is a plus
• Problem Solver: can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Collaboration: proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
• Personal Leadership: demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across various stakeholders
• Communication Skills: effective verbal and written communication skills
• Technical Skills: advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint

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.