Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The Merchandising Manager will play an integral role in managing the seasonal retail and core wholesale product line. This position sits within the Marketing Department, reporting directly to the Director, Product Development & Merchandising.

The role

• Provide briefs and frameworks which give clear product direction and information to development and design partners.
• Manage and execute to designated calendar milestones from design brief to product launches.
• Ensure seamless interaction to deliver a product line that is designed, developed and manufactured to meet product requirements, market needs, margin goals, and calendar timelines.
• Use POS data, or grassroots consumer research to identify trends and market opportunities that create a competitive edge.
• Lead new and innovative ways of working including 3D, virtual product and social media.
• Develop seasonal product presentations to communicate market trends, color strategies, and product features and benefits.

The requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Apparel Merchandising, Product Line Management or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years' experience in the activewear industry.
• Creativity and passion for product.
• Embrace a challenger brand mindset.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Able to create consensus, influence and work collaboratively.
• Critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Develop and manage an effective working relationship between design, tech design, product development, sales, and marketing to effectively plan new product line introductions.
• Drive SKU/Style productivity goals and manage the inventory lifecycle from creation through disposal.

• 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.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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