What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser position at Workwear Outfitters?
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. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee and 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.
What You Will Do As a Merchandiser
The Merchandiser supports the execution of product strategies that align with brand objectives and market needs for our Bulwark and Workrite brands. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product lines, contributing to the success of seasonal go-to-market (GTM) initiatives. The Merchandiser plays a key role in product line integrity, supporting data accuracy, and driving executional excellence across
assigned categories.
How You Will Make a Difference
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:
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.
What You Will Do As a Merchandiser
The Merchandiser supports the execution of product strategies that align with brand objectives and market needs for our Bulwark and Workrite brands. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product lines, contributing to the success of seasonal go-to-market (GTM) initiatives. The Merchandiser plays a key role in product line integrity, supporting data accuracy, and driving executional excellence across
assigned categories.
How You Will Make a Difference
- 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 set up to deletion from the product line
- Manages flow of product requests for cost and development as specified; creates and manages 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 communicates all product level information to all internal stakeholders and challenges assumptions when appropriate; manages relationships and communication flow and clearly conveys an informed perspective
- Gathers and analyzes product line performance, customer, trend, and competitive data to make product line recommendations
- Presents product / project review and line analysis to external customers and internal stakeholders
- Key contact for Customer Meeting preparation and set up.
- Reports to and supports the Director, Product (Bulwark Protection & Workrite Fire Services).
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in apparel manufacturing or merchandising
- Self-motivated, can 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 strong sense of urgency
- Must be 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
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- And many additional employee benefits