Manager, Franchise & Regional Account Planning - Gap India

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

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 RoleAs the Manager of Account Planning for the India market, you will lead the development, execution, and communication of financial strategies tailored to this region. This role is critical in driving profitable growth through strategic planning, in-season management, and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with the Franchisee's Finance, Planning, and Operations teams, as well as Gap Inc internal cross functional teams across Account Management, Pricing, and Merchandising to ensure alignment with long-term business objectives and market-specific strategies.What You'll DoStrategic & Financial Planning

Leads and owns India's top-down retail sales and wholesale buy targets through OTB and manage the Ros Revenue for annual budgets and monthly forecast.
Partner with the Franchisee, Account Management and Pricing to review and challenge annual business plans, leveraging P&L insights to shape budgets and hit LRP targets.
Build and approve sales plans for new and existing channels (stores, online, wholesale), including new market entries and store openings.

In-Season Management

Drive weekly/monthly trade reviews and forecasts; use OTBs to optimize in-season performance and influence channel-level planning.
Owns reforecast sales plans and identify risks/opportunities; develop action plans with cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals.
Works closely with partner by challenging weekly trade and validating data discrepancies.
Deliver seasonal hindsight analyses on new store performance and Top 20 locations that are on track to plans and profitability.

Regional & Partner Collaboration

Analyze and provide insights on partner and regional performance to senior leadership, identifying growth levers and market trends.
Review and challenge partner business plans to ensure financial rigor and alignment with strategic goals.
Onboard new partners to planning tools and processes, ensuring consistency and best practice sharing across regions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with internal teams (Merchandising, Pricing, Account Management, Visual and Operations) and external partners to align on strategic goals and operational execution.
Support real estate planning through NSR and P&L reviews to ensure sustainable growth aligned with retail footprint goals.
As a leader within the Regional Account Planning team, you will also contribute to broader, non-region-specific planning initiatives-supporting cross-functional ways of working and helping to develop tools and processes as needed.

Who You Are

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
8+ years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, or related fields.
Experience in wholesale/franchise and ecommerce businesses strongly preferred.
Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial metrics: sales, comp levers, gross margin, inventory, and intake.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across global markets.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage senior leadership-both internal and external-and tailor communication across diverse audiences
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., index match, lookups); strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high degree of ambiguity.
Willingness to participate in early morning or late-night calls to support global teams.
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, able to assess complex situations, analyze data, and drive solutions with speed and creativity.
Strong communicator, with excellent listening, written, and verbal skills; able to clearly present ideas and influence stakeholders.
Thrives in a self-directed role, using initiative and resourcefulness to achieve goals and resolve issues independently.
Ability to travel.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

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

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. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

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