Analyst, Product

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

The Analyst supports the end-to-end execution of product initiatives by coordinating style setup, packaging and garment labels, claims, product copy, pricing, samples, seeding, product detail page assets, and product rework activities. Working closely with cross-functional partners, this role ensures product information, approvals, assets, and system updates are accurate, organized, and completed on time to meet business and retailer needs.

The role

Style Setup

• Own end-to-end setup and maintenance of new styles and color adds across systems
• Manage style setup workflows and excel spreadsheet maintenance
• Manage adoption requests and ongoing updates in timeline system
• Ecommerce set up lead 

Product Details and Packaging Management

• Oversee packaging setup and coordination with Packaging Engineering
• Partner with Creative Services on development, review, and approval of packaging creative, hangtags, and structural updates
• Partner with Design/Product Development to define features and benefits and support claim development

Samples

• Own sample ordering and coordination across all business needs to support photography and ecommerce needs
• Maintain accurate tracking and organization of office samples  

Ecommerce Site Setup

• Lead seasonal planning and kickoff by retailer of product detail pages on websites
• Coordinate on-model and off-model photography, including shoot planning, fittings, shot lists, approvals, and asset management
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure product reviews are captured and published across retailer platforms

Timeline adherence

• Coordinate seasonal launches, new style development needs and retailer requests across systems to ensure consistency and timely execution.

The requirements

Minimum Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field with 1+ years of experience.  4+ years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for Bachelor’s degree.

Specific Skills or Experience Required

• Experience and focus on marketing and or merchandising as a consumer advocate.
• Experience in collaborating and partnering cross-functionally to drive the business.
• Experience in contributing to analysis of business opportunities. Specifically, experience in analysis and understanding and contributing to learnings to support consistent results
• Experience working on multiple projects and priorities
• Experience in leveraging consumer data to drive sales growth.

Job Specific Competencies

• Innovation: Continuously seeks new ideas and processes to improve product lines.
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes the needs and preferences of customers, ensuring that products meet both functional and style requirements.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams to drive product success.
• Quality Orientation: Focuses on delivering high-quality apparel that meets industry and customer standards.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops long-term plans and strategies to achieve business goals.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures all products meet quality standards and specifications.

Core Competencies

• Data Fluency
• Written/verbal communication and listening
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Results orientation
• Adaptability

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.