Gap Inc. Analyst, Franchise Merchandise Planning - Athleta

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers. We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps between people, perspectives, and possibilities to create a better world. We're building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact.

About the role

In this role, you will be part of the Franchise Merchandise Planning team, bringing the financial strategy behind our Athleta product vision to life for Franchisees around the world. As Merchandise Planning Analyst, you will drive the success of multiple divisions and product categories by executing wholesale and margin budgets, leveraging product performance analysis across key accounts. You are passionate about using your qualitative and quantitative skillset in a corporate fashion retail environment and find joy in identifying global market nuances. This position will be based in SF HQ and will partner with teams such as Franchise Merchandising, Account Management & Planning, Product Operations, Store Experience, Marketing, and the Athleta Omni Planning team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Athleta Merchandising Planning lead, acting as the primary expert and strategic partner for all product-related initiatives. This includes ownership of investment review meetings, oversight of division and category-level OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning, and effective management of competing priorities within the brand.
• Represent Merch Planning in cross-functional forums, driving alignment and informed decision-making across teams.
• Own cross-regional Merchandising Planning initiatives, including running sales reports, executing wholesale pricing strategies, and preparing investment review materials for cross-functional team use.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams (Merchandising, Production, Distribution, Company Planning, etc.) and external Franchisees, ensuring alignment and communication throughout the planning and buying process.
• Influence partner investments by collaborating with partners to understand their business, build strong relationships, and drive results through data-driven analysis and financial insights.
• Develop processes and tools to evolve with a fast-paced retail environment to meet internal team and Franchisee needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years of merchandise planning/buying experience.
• Experience in wholesale and consultant-like roles is a plus.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Skills

• Comfortable in Excel (e.g., data manipulation and advanced formula knowledge) and systems-savvy.
• Strong business acumen and strategic agility, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workload.
• Comfortable presenting to multiple audiences (internal and external cross-functional meetings, product-level financials, and in-season performance to identify future risks and opportunities).
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, able to assess complex situations, analyze data, and drive solutions with speed and creativity.
• Thrives in a self-directed role, using initiative and resourcefulness to achieve goals and resolve issues independently.
• Strong listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Believes in the Power of Team; builds constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.

Pay

Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $88,300.00. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county, and state requirements.

Benefits

• 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.