Analyst, Business Intelligence
Gildan Activewear Inc Christ Church, Barbados
Textile Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Business Intelligence Analyst will conduct proactive data analysis and develop information systems to support the Planning and Scheduling department. This role involves leveraging AI and LLM-based solutions to simplify complex planning problems and generate actionable insights for leadership.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. A minimum of three years of experience in a related field and advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau are required.
Benefits
Full description
Who we are
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity
The Business Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for analytics, proactive data management, and the development and maintenance of reports, information systems, and tools for the Planning and Scheduling department. This role combines deep planning expertise with Al solutions and large language model (LLM) approaches to simplify complex problems and generate proposed solutions for leadership consideration. The Analyst will also ensure appropriate documentation is completed for developed programs and that users are adequately trained in new systems.
The role
- Conduct proactive data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies ahead of need, providing actionable recommendations to upper management and the team to improve planning and scheduling processes.• Apply large-scale models and LLM-based approaches to simplify complex planning problems, surface insights faster, and generate well-reasoned solution proposals for leadership review.• Perform the analysis, programming, testing, and maintenance of information systems to provide support in the planning department.• Collaborate with schedulers and other analysts to gather requirements and develop custom data models, metrics, and KPls that align with departmental goals, leveraging tools such as Tableau, Excel VBA, SQL, and Al-assisted analytics platforms.• Own proactive data management practices, ensuring data quality, consistency, and accuracy through routine validation, monitoring, and maintenance of data systems and databases.• Develop, test, and maintain automated workflows and scripts (including Al -augmented processes) to streamline data processing, reporting, and other repetitive tasks , reducing manual effort and errors.• Translate technical findings and model outputs into clear, leadership-ready narratives and recommendations.
The requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a related field• Working knowledge of, or strong interest in, Al and LLM-based tools and their practical application to business problem-solving .• Advanced skills in Python , SQL, Excel and Tableau• Detail oriented, good organizational and time management skills
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.
Find your fit with us
We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.
