Specialist, Merchandising - Lee

Who We Are :

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua.

Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting :

Specialist, Merchandising - LEE

Kontoor Brands is looking for a Merchandising Specialist to join their team. This role will collaborate with cross functional support groups to successfully execute seasonal production needs and critical tasks.

You will work with product development, technical design, global product, planning, sales, and brand to successfully execute seasonal production needs and critical tasks.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist in the collection and organization of information needed by style / color to ensure correct execution in production of all styles in the product line.

Communicates style level information as needed to different departments throughout the organization including the Design, Sales, Tech Services, Demand Planning and Production Planning.

• Generate line sheets and GDS information to ensure the correct setup of seasonal styles. Play a lead role in the development of product packaging / ticketing, working with Brand / Marketing and all key parties to execute to final product spec in a timely manner.
• Provide continuous maintenance of the line room including the maintenance and tracking of multiple sample lines.
• Interface with key salespeople on behalf of merchandiser - ex : answers questions, prepares document as requested, gets special packages together, fields sales suggestions.
• Attend specified merchandising / sales functions and occasional account sell-in meetings. Make internal line presentations in Merchandiser's absence when needed.
• Order product samples as needed for sales meetings, presentations, fashion shoes, etc. Coordinates styles to be selected with Merchandiser.
• Lead and / or work independently on special projects with the ability to travel between all Kontoor Greensboro locations on a regular basis.

Skills for Success :

• Ability to think logically, show initiative and work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, with tight deadlines.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Occasional night or weekend work.
• Must have a reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships within the Merchandising team and other departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office.

Experience / Education :

• Years of Related Professional Experience : 2 - 4 years
• High School Diploma required.
• Prefer 2 year to 4-year degree in Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies, Business Management or Merchandising; or equivalent business experience.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future.

We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel.

Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work
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