Merchandiser

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

We are seeking a Merchandiser to support the merchandising team in delivering high-quality products and services throughout the product development process. This role will work closely with regional teams, vendors, factories, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely sample development, cost management, order execution, and customer satisfaction.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Include but not limited to

• To collect sample order from the US or Kontoor Asia, then arrangement to produce the garment sample and export to the customers.
• Consolidate and corporate internal production and washing process to maintain good quality, and keep up with targeted lead time for all development samples.
• Review the samples to ensure they are production-friendly in the final bulk garment maker.
• Work out the initial cost in each style's development stage and get closer to bulk cost.
• Follow up the bulk standard and meet the approval deadline provided by the Kontoor Asia team.
• Provide development package to Asia team for bulk costing, and ensure PDM up to date.
• Check fabric and trims inventory timely and replenish if necessary, to actual and potential need.
• Follow up orders with Regional team, vendors, customers, and internal parties to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.
• Review Cost packages & Purchase Orders thoroughly to ensure accuracy of all data prior to submit to Supervisor/Manager for further review.
• Handle & Communicate customers’ requirements clearly and accurately to Regional team ,factories and ensure all parties understanding.
• Ensure documents from Regional team/ factories, e.g. vendor review reports, cost break ups, mini markers etc come on time & are complete.
• PO release, PR approval and other system related work monitoring
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Include but not limited to

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum 7 years of merchandising experience in the apparel or textile industry.
• Strong merchandising and production follow-up experience.
• Solid product knowledge and understanding of garment development and manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of social compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Communication & Leadership Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach with a strong "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to identify potential risks and communicate issues in a timely manner.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English and local language(s), both written and spoken.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Education in Textiles, Apparel, Manufacturing, or a related field is highly preferred.

Key Success Factors

In this role, success will be measured by:

• Ensuring development submissions and approvals are completed on time.
• Maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Proactively identifying and escalating potential risks or issues.
• Delivering high levels of customer satisfaction through accurate execution and on-time delivery.

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.