The opportunityThe Sr. Product Analyst is a key contributor in delivering the Gildan Full Potential plan supporting the iconic Hanes Men's Underwear business. The deliverables for this role focus on collaboration with cross functional teams to identify and execute business driving strategies derived from consumer and market insights.
The role- How you will make an impact
- Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless execution of tasks for Hanes Men's Underwear
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to drive profitable sales growth and market share
- Support business initiatives to drive profitable growth
- Develop tracking reports and regularly share insights related to sales, inventory metrics, share and newness performance.
- Offering strategy
- Data analytics to identify opportunity gaps, market trends and rationale to support seasonal opportunities
- Work with sales teams to gather data in support of offering strategy decision-making
- As directed, conduct ad hoc competitor analysis/ data gathering (e.g., in-store benchmarking of competitor shelf space, price points)
- Partner with Insights team to support consumer research
- Garment/ product design and development
- Support tactical follow-ups to ensure C2C calendar is tracking, coordinating, as directed, with Supply Chain and CCO contacts as needed
- Conduct analysis for item-level target margin decisions
- Initial data entry for master style set-up
- Partner with brand/creative services to develop and execution packaging
- Sell to the customer
- Create sell-in sheets for key customers, as directed
- Support analysis of consumer needs, preferences and shopping behaviors
- Occasionally support sell in conversations with retail buyers
- Support merchandise and samples for sales meetings and photo shoots, as needed
- Plan production/ produce the range
- Enter merchandise and assortment information into planning systems/ style master
- Support inventory analysis
The requirementsMinimum Education/ Experience- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant work experience; 4+ years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Education/ Experience- Master's degree with 2+ years relevant work experience
Specific Skills or Experience Required- 3 years of merchandise planning, marketing, analytics, or project management.
- Experience and focus on merchandising as a consumer advocate.
- Experience in collaborating and partnering cross-functionally to drive the business.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and derive actional insights.
- Experience working on multiple projects and priorities
- Experience in leveraging consumer data to drive sales growth.
Job Specific Competencies- Influence decision makers to move to execution using both quantitative and qualitative research.
- Problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Analytical skills and conceptual creative ability
- Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to use good judgment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse/global company
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data
- Consulting skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
- The ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
- Problem-solving skills
- Results-driven
- High-level proficiency in data analysis
- Keen attention to detail
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.
