Who we are
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing the Marketing Analyst will assist by analyzing sales & market trends; managing product inventory levels and lifecycles, coordinating packaging development with the creative services team, carry out budget plan tracking, project setup and timeline management in respective programs and extensive cross-category communications and collaboration for the business. This role operates wihtin a hybrid work model, requiring a 3 day presence onsite in our Mississauga office.
The role
Data Analysis
- Analyzing data from both internal and syndicated sources to monitor marketplace trends and support strategies to drive the business
- Ultilize various data sources as well as consumer insights to support strategic recommendations and decisions
- Support the Canadian team in managing the marketing budget, including invoicing process and tracking
- Adhoc analysis such as: portfolio/brands performance analysis and specific programs deep-dive, consumer trends, consumer insights, category dynamics and competitive knowledge
SKU Management
- Lead product adoptions and set up in the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, completing assigned workfront tasks and participating in planning meetings with international teams
- Lead in managing shipment/pos/inventory evaluation, recommendations, and monthly tracking to ensure financial and inventory goals met.
- Assist in weekly meetings to track production, shipment and in DC availability
- Support tactics to ensure development calendars are tracking on time and coordinate with Supply Chain, Product Development and other contacts as needed
- Manage products through their lifecycle; establish and maintain inventory target levels with planning and analytics teams
Marketing and Product Management (Online, Brick & Mortar)
- Partner with cross-functional departments to ensure successful delivery of local market needs and effectiveness of marketing programs
- Manage and procure the image asset creation for business specific programs/new launches and deliver based on retailer specific guidelines
- Submission of pricing forms and any updates for total business
- Placing and managing sample orders as needed
- Maintain team cheat sheet for most up-to-date reference on program
Brand Execution
- Support Marketing Manager to ensure perfect execution of the product and brand in-store and online
- Maintain packaging reference deck for all categories
- Monitor online stores and B&M stores to build into marketing strategy
- Build, maintain and communicate new product information forms and product sell sheets
- Assist team on ad hoc projects, as required
The requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 2 years relevant work experience in product management, brand management, retail management, analytics or direct to consumer experience,
- Experience in CPG or apparel industry
- NPD & data analytics skills
- Analytically focused with ability to create insights from data
- MS Office Proficiency (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management, a strong asset
- Ability to work effectively with a wide, range of constituencies in a diverse/global company
- Meticulously organized, have an innate curiosity to learn
- Detail-oriented, ability to execute tasks with unprompted follow-up
- Ability to learn new software as updates become available
- Knowledge of PLM, SAP, an asset
- Written/verbal communication and listening.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Results orientation
- Adaptability
- Bilingual English / French, an asset.
Salary Range: $51,275 - $60,000
This role is being posted to fill a current vacancy
AI will be utilized to create a candidate summary for all applicants
What’s in it for you?
- Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
- Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
- From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
- Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Find your fit with us
We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.
