Banana Republic Inventory Analyst

About Banana Republic Banana Republic is a storyteller's brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life's journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship. Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers — creators and visionaries who seek out what's next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation. About The Role In this role you will be a part of the Inventory Management team that brings the financial strategy of our product vision to life by managing the largest financial asset of the company: our product itself. You will drive the success of one or more product categories by creating a financial roadmap and marrying it to brand strategy and customer needs. You are passionate about using your qualitative and quantitative skillset in a fashion retail environment and find joy and creativity in forecasting and financial planning. You are curious, innovative, and focused on executing an amazing customer experience while delivering/exceeding financial targets. Strong analytical and storytelling skills will serve you well, and a collaborative mindset is a must. What You'll Do Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division and department Collaborate with Merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities by division and department Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department that support product strategies Reconcile top‑down to bottom‑up division/department plans Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan, and forecast in‑season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the cross‑functional team (Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution, Planning and Company Planning) Who You Are Must love Excel, have strong technical skills, and be systems savvy Believe in the Power of Team; builds constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners Possess strong business acumen and strategic agility, able to handle many projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workload Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills, able to present ideas and directions that rally others to action Benefits At Banana Republic Merchandise discount: 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 of the benefits we offer. EEO Statement 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. Salary Salary Range: $70,600 – $88,300 USD. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or the minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™