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Gap Inc. Manager, Merchandise Sourcing (Raw Materials) in Guatemala City, Guatemala
About Gap Inc.
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About the Role
This role supports our critical objectives on innovation, competitive advantage, quality, and cost optimization through application of extensive knowledge on textile sourcing, manufacturing process, development, and quality execution. Specifically, this role will be responsible for supporting assessments of sourcing options, facilitating technical product development discussions with mill/vendor counterparts, and problem-solving issues which arise during the development and production cycle. This role will also be instrumental in our drive to increase our fabric platforming volumes by continuing to build on our strategic relationships with fabric suppliers. This role will work closely with the Brand R&D, Fabric Team, Product Development Team and Product Integrity Team, Mills & Vendors.
What You'll Do
Leverages on technical knowledge and experience, together with of depth in understanding of the strengths and capabilities of suppliers to bring innovation from our suppliers across multiple brands with an elevated emphasis in performance active crossing over into other categories, as needed.
Supports Ad Hoc Countering in partnership with Global Mill Management team ; Ensure fabrics developed are approvable, meet performance standards and work with suppliers to resolve any issues if needed
Fosters and grows mill relationships and influences mill matrix to diversify Americas regional fabric capabilities to meet migration goals through counter sourcing and support R&D teams to drive newness, innovation
Supports corporate sustainability goals through targeted component raw materials development and manufacturing processes of preferred fabric articles across brands.
Ability to do “should be” costings to support competitive negotiations by Mill Management team
Participates in assessment of new Fabric Suppliers and new mills onboarding
Work with vendors/mills to resolve or trouble-shoot any quality issues called out
Develops the technical knowledge of team members
Who You Are
Technical Projects – Experience managing projects fabric/technical related with an emphasis in performance active. Well versed in interpreting physical testing results including but not limited to stretchecovery and modulus to drive consumer satisfaction through optimized fabric & fit performance. Well versed in fiber, yarn and fabric components to meet brand aesthetic, quality requirements and merchant financial goals through collaborative fabric engineering within the multi-tiered supplier matrix.
Business Acumen – Experience in building and establishing fabric/technical strategy & meeting or exceeding seasonal costing goals. Well versed in elevated “should be” negotiating skills leveraging movement in commodities markets to benchmarking yarn & finished fabric costs across multiple regional suppliers.
Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges
Collaboration- Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial
Experimentation – proven ability to gather and analyze data along with implementing learnings for future use
Personal Leadership- demonstrated leadership presence, presentation, influencing
Work history- 5+ years experience in active performance fabric development with a specialization in knits working with active performance brands
Languages- Fluency in English and Spanish as a second language preferred
Based- Open to re-location within Central America (Guatemala)
Travel- Americas regional travel as needed
Benefits at Gap Inc.
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
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.