Risk mitigation plan
- Develop comprehensive understanding of current supply chain risks and requirements for brand relevant to category
- Build clear strategies to mitigate risks and align with business stakeholders on any business implications
- Project manage operationalization of risk mitigation plans inclusive of COO shifts
Establish Supply Chains inline with business long term plans
- Comprehensive COO, Vendor and Mill strategy to best fulfill business needs of cost, speed, flexibility and innovation
- Develop category segmentation in line with category requirements and COO strategy
- Build long term plans by key COOs
- Assess supply chain configuration to unlock speed and responsiveness
- Plan and assess strategic investment / capabilities roadmaps
Strategic Cost Negotiations
- Identify, Implement and track MOU opportunities inclusive of clear strategies to consider fixed costs vs indexing based on market situation
- Manage RFPs in collaboration with business partners
Macro Factor Management
- Track commodity market and analyze macro factors relevant to Category on an ongoing basis
- Establish seasonal Net Macro Guidance
Support Corporate Initiatives
- Support Gap Inc. sustainability initiatives (e.g. PACE, BCI, Water Savings)
- PLM implementation
Strategy and Consulting experience – proven experience in the field of strategy or management consulting. Prior experience in Strategy consulting, retail and/or consumer products
Educational Qualifications- Master's or Bachelor's degree in business administration, statistics, operation/supply-chain management, or related discipline
Business Acumen - solid experience in supply chain knowledge
Planning & organizing – proven experience in planning, prioritizing and adapting to change while achieving and maintaining results for multiple projects
Business Performance Improvement – proven track record of improvement based on fact-based analysis or benchmarking
Excellent Communicator - proven capability to communicate and present effectively adapting to the audience needs.
Analytical Skills- Possess strong data analytical skills and ability to identify trends
Collaboration- Proven ability to influence and make decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
Problem Solve & Drive results- proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges. Can see a problem from multiple angles and provide viable, innovative options for resolution
Resourcefulness - experience managing dynamic projects that require the ability to flex as obstacles are presented
