Gap Inc. Merchandise Planner, Franchise - UK & Europe
- Act as the primary Franchise Merchandise Planning partner for UK and European markets.
- Own category-level OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning, seasonal investment strategies, and margin targets.
- Ensure planning strategies balance global brand consistency with local market needs .
- Analyze historical performance, store profiles, climate, and customer behavior to inform location-specific assortment recommendations .
- Partner with Franchise Merchandising to influence style adoption, depth, and flow , ensuring assortments are productive and locally relevant.
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights that guide buy decisions by door, channel, and category .
- Lead Investment Review meetings with Franchise partners, clearly articulating opportunities, risks, and trade-offs.
- Monitor in-season performance and recommend chase, re-allocation, or risk mitigation actions .
- Connect product decisions to financial outcomes including sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
- Represent Franchise Merchandise Planning in cross-functional forums, driving alignment across Merchandising, Product Operations, Pricing, Distribution, Marketing, and Company Planning.
- Build and evolve planning tools, reports, and workflows to support a fast-paced, international retail environment.
- Partner closely with UK-based stakeholders while aligning with global teams.
- A planning-led, product-curious thinker who uses data to guide and influence product decisions.
- Highly proficient in Excel (advanced formulas, data manipulation); systems-savvy and analytical.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Clear communicator and storyteller, comfortable presenting to both internal teams and external partners.
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating with autonomy.
- Interested in international retail and attuned to UK and European market nuance .
- 3+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning and Buying.
- Experience supporting international, franchise, or wholesale businesses strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of assortment productivity, margin, and inventory drivers.
- Comfortable influencing without direct ownership, using insight and data to drive alignment.
- UK and/or European market experience preferred.
- Additional language skills a plus.
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, 30% off at Gap Outlet, and the ability to purchase discounted merchandise during international travel at Banana Republic, Athleta, and Old Navy.
- Pension schemes available, depending on role.
- Market-leading private medical healthcare and well-being programme.*
- Voluntary medical cash plan open to all employees.
- Performance-related discretionary bonuses.*
- Access to our Employee Support Programme for overall well-being.
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