Merchandiser

About the Company

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, we employ more than 5,800 people in facilities spanning the globe. The Workwear Outfitters family includes trusted brands such as Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Liberty®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, Criticore®, and OOBE®. The company is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: We champion and empower workers who make our world work better.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and execution of product lines from concept through definition, partnering with Design, Marketing, Product Development, Technical Design, and Supply Chain.
• Accountable for creation and maintenance of product-level data for the lifecycle of the garment from product setup to deletion from the product line.
• Manage flow of product requests for cost and development as specified; create and manage product/project calendars.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Innovation, Design, Product Development, and Quality to ensure product deliverables meet Design Briefs, Brand standards, and Business goals.
• Effectively communicate all product-level information to internal stakeholders and challenge assumptions when appropriate; manage relationships and communication flow while clearly conveying an informed perspective.
• Gather and analyze product line performance, customer, trend, and competitive data to make product line recommendations.
• Present product/project review and line analysis to external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the key contact for Customer Meeting preparation and setup.
• Report to and support the Director, Product (Bulwark Protection & Workrite Fire Services).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in apparel manufacturing or merchandising.
• Self-motivated, able to accomplish objectives without supervision.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, internal systems, calendars).
• Strong communication skills (oral, presentation, written, interpersonal).
• Accuracy: attention to detail, strong organizational skills, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, respond effectively to multiple demands, and balance/prioritize competing needs to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric development, fabric, and garment care preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Many additional employee benefits.