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 Sr. Manager Merchandising will play an integral role in managing the seasonal retail and core wholesale product line development process. The role involves developing assortment frameworks and consumer centered product briefs that address their deep understanding of the target consumers, specialty channels and competitive set. This position sits in the Product Department, reporting directly to the Director, Merchandising and Product Development.

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.
• Initiate creative briefs and manage all aspects of go-to-market activities for category from sell-in through in-store/online. 
• Provide clear direction on all financial drivers to meet margin requirements set by activewear leadership.
• Manage seasonal costing to ensure margin goals are met. 
• Analyze product line performance inclusive of add/drops, sell-in, sell-through, and monthly POS data.
• Lead new and innovative ways of working including 3D, virtual product, social media.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Apparel Merchandising, Product Development or a related discipline.
• At least 15 (fifteen) 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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