In this role, you are accountable for supporting the ideation, development, implementation and execution of the Gap Inc production and vendor capability strategy, delivering value through effectively balancing innovation, quality, and cost. You will be able to operate in a highly matrixed global organization, working collaboratively with the cross functional team (Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Fabric Research and Development and Global Sourcing). You will be able to execute, with strong attention to detail and business acumen, ensuring product flows through the pipeline and meets key milestones to meet product to market (P2M) demands.
Support product development from ideation through sampling, adoption, and booking, ensuring alignment with P2M milestones
Partner with cross-functional teams to track progress, identify risks, and help drive solutions
Manage product bookings across seasonal and fast-track calendars to support on-time delivery
Maintain strong process discipline across development milestones, ensuring timely sample delivery
Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and technical teams to support product execution
Communicate updates clearly and escalate risks or delays as needed
Partner with Global Sourcing to manage vendor communication, timelines, and deliverables
Manage development costing, including value engineering and class-level cost analysis
Own system updates post line adoption, ensuring accurate product details for bulk production
Support yarn R&D, including seasonal yarn budgeting and sample ordering.
Prioritize daily workload to meet business and customer needs
Contribute to continuous improvement of product development processes
Foundational experience in product development, sourcing, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of Sweater garment construction and yarn
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communicator and collaborative team player
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs
Willingness to travel as needed
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2023 net sales were $14.9 billion. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
