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 ideathat we all deserve to belong, and on our own termsis 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
Support in setting strategic direction for costing to ensure the simplifying the costing process & getting costing transparency with supplier. He/she performs work and supports the Manager/Senior Manager with the clear objective of setting up transparent costing with vendor & support in costing SMV negotiations & validation process.
What You'll Do
- Improve the cost through key levers product strategy, man machine ratio, factory efficiency, labor cost and material optimization with the aim to deliver product value to the consumer.
- Establish and continuously update SMV based library tools that enable transparent, fact-based costing with suppliers
- Should able to establish SMV validation process to make sure SMV used in Production are in aligned with SMV used at costing stage
- Work with suppliers to bring them on SMV based costing journey as well work with them in validating & aligning on the Cut to Pack SMV
- Validate Vendors Operation Bulletin & SMV
- Establish an appropriate governance for cost validation through standardization, benchmarking
- Supporting in creating factory level/country level cost competitive matrix
- Explore & develop new training tools and training materials for both Gap internal staffs & external vendors/factories.
- Continuously work with Vendors & ME team on improving cost through SMV reduction
Supports and tracks key factory productivity metrics by working with Manufacturing Excellence team
Who You Are
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing
- Should have strong understanding of Apparel constructions & he/she should be strong in SMV & must have a PMTS knowledge preferably certified in GSD.
- Ability to create reports, provide analysis and recommendations to improve productivity & efficiency
- Communication skills both written and verbal English
- Strong negotiations & Driving results skill, risk management and trouble shooting skills; works proactively.
- Ability to influence all levels internal & external supplier management.
- Planning, scheduling, and reporting strengths
Minimum educational and experience
- University graduate or degree in Industrial Engineering or Textile or Garment (Industry related) or equivalent work experience
- 6-8 years business of experience in Industrial Engineering or in managing end to end costing function.
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.*
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- 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.
