GAP INC.:   SENIOR MANAGER - TRADE SERVICES

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• This role will control $65M of vendor spend and performance through analysis, development, planning and implementation of the strategy and execution within the Gap Inc. Facilities Services Business
• Works with Strategic Sourcing to capitalize on opportunities for savings based on consolidation of spend, increased efficiencies, and economies of scale both for Gap Inc. and our suppliers
• Implements supply chain re-engineering initiatives
• Drives supplier management activities (e.g.: Quarterly Scorecards, Quarterly Business Reviews, New Vendor On-Boarding)
• Understands total cost of ownership and influences Facilities Services fact-based decisions
• Drives Key Performance Indicator (KPI) improvements, maximize store uptime and identify process optimization/cost savings opportunities whenever possible
• Works with specified Business Partners to establish and track annual budgets and savings initiatives
• Creates and leverages tools and processes that define supplier relationship expectations, including partnering in the RFP process, contract development, and supplier KPI's
• Working with Facilities Leadership, coordinates appropriate Brand and Field communications

Customer Service:

• Provides exceptional customer service to Facilities Services HQ, Field, and Call Center teams
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with Brand Head Quarter Business Partners, mainly Operations & Finance, at all levels.
• Demonstrates an understanding of store priorities and terminology.

 
Vision/Strategy

• Supports corporate and departmental long and short range goals
• Leverages internal and external relationships to effectively achieve area objectives, goals and strategies.
• Develops organizational and financial plans and resources to achieve strategic goals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1)   Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Proven P&L management
• Strong negotiations and communication skills
• Proven ability to build teams and partnerships in driving initiatives/projects
• Proven ability to leverage department knowledge to influence internal and external Business Partners in support of achieving strategic goals through evolution of process and/or business model
• Customer service oriented
• Results oriented
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of financial accounting, category management, and supplier management concepts

2)   Minimum educational level:

• College degree in business management or related field
• Advanced degree preferred

3)   Experience:

• Required:  3-4 years general management experience
• Preferred:  3-4 years of vendor management and/or Strategic Sourcing in a Facilities Environment.
• Preferred:  Store operations or service management experience
• Required:  Scheduling management and resource planning
• Required:  Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (excellent Excel skills are a must)

How To Apply:

Please send resume to:  Olivia Alfonso-Chan.