The Gap, Inc. Hiring for Associate Merchandiser – Woven (6-Month Contract) at New Delhi, India Full Time

About Gap Inc.

Our past is full of iconic moments — but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta — have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we’re more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it’s why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It’s why we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you’re one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren’t afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.

About the Role

In this role, you will be accountable for the development process and strategy execution for the assigned fabric/product departments. You will also be responsible to execute the overall country and mill/vendor strategy for the department in partnership with the relevant internal teams.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the fabric / product / vendor development process (P2M) in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning to meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards)

• Manage relationships with mills/vendors and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage

• Partner with mills/vendors to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any fabric/product and quality issues pro actively

• Onboard new mills/vendors and provide training to existing mills/vendors along with supporting the evaluation process

• Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in fabric/product/vendor development, process management and overall sourcing procedures

• Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs

• Complete structured assignments based on stated priorities

Who You Are

• Experience in global fabric/product/vendor development and understands design, merchandising, and global sourcing landscape

• Ability to drive results through planning and prioritizing along with influencing others and providing recommendations & solutions

• Recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results

• Apply knowledge of methods in the relevant field

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industry

• Merchandise discount for our brand products at franchise stores and their websites

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their families

• Health and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthood

• Retirement planning assistance

• See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-in/careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.

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. This year, we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/resources/best-places-to-work-2019) for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/articles/2019/01/gap-inc-recognized-in-2019-bloomberg-gender-equali) for the second year in a row.