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The Merchandise Planning & Inventory Optimization (MP&IO) pillar within IndigoX is focused on modernizing how Gap Inc. plans, buys, and allocates inventory - building smarter, more connected planning capabilities that link consumer demand signals to product investment decisions, reduce markdown exposure, and improve performance across channels.The Manager, P2M Transformation - Merch Planning & Inventory Optimization will serve as a critical activation partner for the MP&IO work stream, responsible for program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and business value tracking across planning, buying, and inventory management initiatives. 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