Vice President, Operations Strategy at Gap in San Francisco, CA - Gap

Vice President, Operations Strategy at Gap in San Francisco, CA

Qualifications

• We require a strategic thinker who is passionate about their work - with high curiosity and learning agility - who also understands supply chain operations and engineering and economics at scale.
• You must be a strong team leader and change agent who can navigate a complex organization and global cross-functional organization.
• You must be adept at navigating tough discussions with leaders, managing through ambiguity, and holding stakeholders accountable.
• This leader must also be analytical and a data-driven problem solver, adept at developing executive level presentations, and willing to get one's hands dirty in understanding our complex operational models.
• Finally, this leader must be familiar with and passionate about supply chain capabilities, technology and ongoing digitalization.
• Preferable experience in economic and network modeling.
• Proven track record for implementing transformation across people, process and tools.
• Knowledge of Transportation and Fulfillment best practices - as well as Sourcing/ Manufacturing Ability to work effectively with senior executives, including Brand Presidents, Functional leaders and Board of Directors; strong communications and presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and business curiosity, including exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills, strong ability to work with complex and detailed data to drive insights and decisions.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with senior executives and cross-functional partners to influence strategic agendas and operationalize key strategic initiatives.
• Aptitude and willingness to get one's hands dirty and conduct financial and operational modeling, write executive presentations and manage projects directly.
• Strong presentational skills and business case development and analysis. Comfort with ambiguity and a dynamic business landscape.
• Experience managing third parties.

Responsibilities

• This role is highly collaborative working with the heads of Sourcing, Fulfillment and Transportation and will scale to help us define transformational operating initiatives for the future.
• This role is responsible for identifying and implementing the roadmap for the next generation Global Supply Chain to support a competitive growth model at scale while ensuring our supply chain is always prepared for the disruptive geo-political and industry shifts that continue to challenge legacy supply chains.
• This role works across leaders and functions to ensure our strategy and roadmap is fully integrated and economics defined.
• This leader will develop and lead a team of seasoned strategy, operations, program management and change management professionals.
• Provide thought leadership to the Supply Chain Leadership team in defining the vision and long-range plan for the supply chain of the future, as well as in defining, developing, and driving key business priorities within the supply chain based on an in-depth understanding of Gap Inc.'s business, the competitive landscape and supply chain trends.
• Provide thought leadership to the Chief Growth Office - ensuring connectivity to Supply Chain strategies.
• Occupy a highly visible leadership position to represent the strategic agenda of our senior-most leaders.
• Build and lead a team of seasoned team with members who own and manage strategic projects, leading cross-functional teams in evaluation of hypotheses, strategic analysis / planning, and operational execution to further Gap Inc. goals and priorities, as well as providing program management capabilities and resources to critical supply chain and company-wide programs.
• Partners closely with Finance to drive the right strategic and financial decisions and investments, including the annual planning process while working in partnership as a trusted thought leader with the brand and functional leaders to inform and influence business strategies (e.g., supply chain network strategies and capital investments, automation, digitalization capabilities).
• Develop strategic roadmaps for field organizations and impact upstream functions, including people, process and tools, based on deep understanding of today's operations, possible futures, and the ROI for potential initiatives.
• Interact with brand and HQ partners to understand their strategic and business priorities.
• Proactively foster brand and business partner relationships to collaborate or gain buy-in on analyses and process recommendations.
• Engage with brand and functional senior leaders as a strategic thought partner to develop and devise scope, structure and approach to delivering value with a new or existing initiative.
• Anticipate roadblocks and proactively address issues before they impact business results.
• Ensure relevant programs/projects are on track, including budget, timeline and scope.

Benefits

• 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.
• $250K -- $500K+