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Gap Inc. Senior Director, Strategic Company Planning (Gap Inc. COE)
Gap Inc. Senior Director, Strategic Company Planning (Gap Inc. COE)Gap Inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States
Gap Inc. Senior Director, Strategic Company Planning (Gap Inc. COE)

Gap Inc. Senior Director, Strategic Company Planning (Gap Inc. COE)

Gap Inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Gap Inc.

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. 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

Company Planning is a critical function within Gap Inc. Finance, serving as the foundation for decisions across sales, margin, and inventory. As part of the Finance Center of Excellence, the team drives standardization, insight generation, and continuous improvement across the enterprise. This role will be the lead for Company Planning transformation, responsible for delivering integrated financial plans, driving inventory management innovation, and improving forecasting through systemic and process enhancements. The Senior Director partners across functions and with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and scalable solutions that support profitable growth, operational excellence, and a culture of accountability and innovation.

What You\'ll Do

  • Lead enterprise planning and operational frameworks that establish standardized approaches, reinforce financial discipline, and support the company\'s economic model.
  • Serve as the central Finance partner for inventory management transformation, delivering integrated business plans that align strategic and operational goals. Champion test-and-learn cycles and partner with brands to define planning standards and forums that promote shared learning and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver forecasting efficiencies and reduce manual work by leading continuous improvement efforts in newly implemented Anaplan cubes. Drive both systemic enhancements and business process updates to elevate the user experience and streamline planning workflows. Collaborate with internal and external development teams to implement scalable solutions. Partner across functions to prioritize initiatives for impact, develop a pipeline prioritization framework, and lead change management efforts for successful execution.
  • Identify and quantify enterprise opportunities to improve sales, margin and inventory productivity. Own the development of actionable insights and executive-ready summaries that drive decision-making and adoption.
  • Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and intellectual curiosity. Promote talent development and cross-functional collaboration.

Who You Are

  • Deep understanding of the retail industry, including key drivers of sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
  • Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, including P&L fluency. Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance and / or Planning (Merchandise or Enterprise Planning preferred).
  • Proven ability to independently identify high-impact opportunities and lead them to execution across operational teams. Applies simple, scalable frameworks to accelerate decision-making and execution, balancing speed with strategic impact.
  • Strong individual accountability and bias for action, with a track record of delivering measurable impact in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with demonstrated success in influencing cross-functional stakeholders and building high-performing teams.
  • Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences—including executives—and shape outcomes through clear, compelling presentations.
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, consistently translating insights into enterprise-level action and measurable impact.
  • Proficiency in strategic planning and forecasting tools, with hands-on experience in Anaplan preferred. Ability to collaborate with internal and external development teams to drive systemic enhancements and improve user experience.
  • 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.

    Salary Range : $202,700 - $278,800 USD

    Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

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