Overview
HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company's iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America's number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America's number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products.
The Product Analyst I is a key contributor in delivering the HanesBrands Full Potential plan. The deliverables for this role will focus on collaboration with cross functional teams to plan and execute merchandise assortments while placing the consumer at the forefront of every decision.
Responsibilities
- Work with junior sales teams to gather data in support of strategic decision-making.
- As directed, conduct ad hoc competitor analysis / data gathering (e.g., in-store benchmarking of competitor shelf space, price points, packaging, features & benefits, promotions, etc.)
- As directed, support analysis of consumer needs, preference, and shopping behaviors
- Garment / product design and development
- Support tactical follow-ups to ensure calendars are tracking, coordinating, as directed, with Supply Chain and contacts as needed.
- Conduct analysis for item-level target margin decisions.
- Initial data entry for master style set-up and continued data maintenance.
- Support merchandise and samples for sales meetings and photo shoots.
- Create sell-in sheets for key customers, as directed.
- Mail samples out to customers. Plan production / produce the range
- Enter merchandise and assortment information into planning systems / style master.
- Support inventory analysis.
Minimum Education/ ExperienceBachelor's degree with 1+ years work experience; 4+ years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Education/ ExperienceMaster's degree with 1+ years relevant work experience.
Specific Skills or Experience Required
- 3 years of merchandise planning, marketing, analytics, or project management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
- Experience and focus on 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
- 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
- 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
- Results-driven
- High-level proficiency in data analysis software packages
- Keen attention to detail
Core Competencies
- Data Fluency
- Written / verbal communication and listening.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Results orientation
- Adaptability
Core ValuesPlay to Win - We expect to win, working together to drive results. We push ourselves to simplify and innovate. When we fail, learn from it. We will break with the past when necessary to move forward.
Act Like Owners - We take action. We build relationships across functions so we can see the company holistically and seek out opportunities for improvement. We're willing to sacrifice in one area if that leads to our overall success.
Do What's Right - We behave ethically. We are transparent. We share information about the factors influencing our actions. Our behavior aligns with our values. Our products make the world a better place.
Create Opportunity for All - With success comes opportunity. Everyone is respected and included. We provide opportunities for all associates to reach their Full Potential.
This position requires full COVID-19 vaccination. Applicants may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons by contacting HBI_TA@hanes.com.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly by:
Telephone: 877.999.5553
Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com.
Nearest Major Market: Winston-Salem
Job Segment: Fashion Merchandising, Merchandising, Garment, Apparel, Supply Chain, Fashion, Retail, Operations