Sr. Merchandising Specialist

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:

Sr. Merchandising Specialist

This intermediate level position is responsible for generating prototype requests and line specification sheets in the development of each seasonal product line, to assist the merchandising staff in producing each seasonal line, to complete various special projects, and to maintain various books, specification files, workrooms, etc.

The primary responsibilities of the Merchandising Specialist are to assist merchandising team with the global women’s product line through systems, tools, and sample management. They will be responsible to help generate and utilize tools that support our briefing, assorting, and sample ordering processes in support of meeting or exceeding the overall corporate financial requirements.

Responsibilities:  

• Data Management of Line Plans: Manages input and accuracy of all required global product information in respective systems in direct partnership with Design and Regional Merchant teams
• Assortment/Sketch Review Meetings: Attends meetings to help document and track all products within a seasonal assortment, as well as ensuring accuracy within tools across Design, PD, and Regional Merchants
• Samples: Supports Global Merch Team on sample organization and management in coordination with PD, Design, and Sourcing teams
• Product Knowledge: Learn product line knowledge as it relates to Lee® business categories in order to begin showcasing product expertise
• Project Management:  Support global merchandising team on portfolio of projects related to optimizing globalization efforts, processes, systems and tools

Leadership:

• Detail oriented and ability to manage large amounts of data
• Strong communication orally and written/story telling skills
• Global thinking & global integration (60% analytical/operational skills / 40% creative skills)
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions with key cross functional partners

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of retail experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Suite such as Excel and Power Point
• Bachelor's degree in Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies, Merchandising; or equivalent

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. 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.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.