Sr. Planner Company Planning Old Navy Online

About the Role The Company Planning team collaborates with business partners across the organization to drive decisions aimed at maximizing sales and profitability. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the brand's planning and forecasting processes, playing a critical part in ensuring consistent and constant growth for the brand. Responsibilities include tops-down sales, margin and inventory forecasts as well as financial analysis, diagnosing trends and recommending forward actions. What You'll Do Develop detailed Sales, margin, lever and inventory plans (annual, month, day levels) that align with the brand's business strategy Recap and analyze business results vs. plan on a daily/monthly/quarterly and ad-hoc basis, providing actionable recommendations to deliver company objectives Initiate analysis with a growth mindset to solve problems, create alternatives, and provide recommendations to leadership based on quantitative and objective analysis Collaborate with Inventory Management and Pricing Strategy to ensure merchandise plans align with financial targets Build ad-hoc projections and provide decision support to brand leadership and functional partners Partner with cross-functional teams on commercial plan, marketing and strategic initiatives to manage GM% and discount spend appropriately across time to profitability goals and incorporation into plans. Integrate tops down analysis with detailed business drivers to formulate comprehensive company plans, particularly at the daily level in a highly commercial plan and value-driven brand Forecast multiple fulfillment channels within Online; direct (warehouse fulfillment), ship from store, buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) Identifying risks and opportunities, bringing the right business partners together to drive forward with a solution. Who You Are Strong analytical, financial modeling, and critical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal communication; able to clearly explain financial concepts to non-finance partners Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify trends, irregularities, and synthesize business performance into actionable insights Proven relationship builder who can influence and lead cross-functional teams Self-motivated, accountable, and able to independently solve problems and prioritize multiple projects under tight timelines Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity Naturally curious, diagnosing problems and driving process/ tool improvements with new ideas Advanced technical aptitude, especially in Microsoft Excel; quick to learn new systems and optimize tools (Essbase experience a plus) Experience in Ecommerce and Direct to Customer as well as an understanding of the Demand Waterfall preferred 2–4 years of relevant finance or inventory management experience At Gap Inc., we’re more than the clothes we make. We’re a collective of brands united by the belief that real people can (and should) drive real change. We’re a company that’s been synonymous with equality and inclusivity since our founding. The first of our industry to translate our commitment to sustainability into true accountability. Made stronger by our global team’s unique personalities, passions and pride, we set out every day to make the world a bit bolder and a bit brighter.

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