Merchandise Specialist - US Retail

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:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of some of the world’s most iconic denim brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with sensitivity to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

Our global community of more than 15,000 employees fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, performance and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, humble, creative and forward-looking employees with a passion for creating innovative apparel products, accessories, and solutions that are both meaningful and purposeful for consumers and employees.

Specialist, Merchant – US Retail: Become the Newest Member of Kontoor Brands
 

The Merchandise Specialist supports the merchandising team in planning and executing assortment decisions, as well as gathering and analyzing data.  As a member of the merchanting team, this person will collaborate with multiple individuals and departments embracing teamwork in all areas.  

Key Responsibilities:   

• Creates and processes assortment sheets in GDS for Direct To Consumer exclusive styles and 3rd party product buys.
• Creates visual selling decks by category to review at weekly and or monthly cross-functional best seller meetings.
• Creates visual decks of store assortment selects to share with cross-functional teams. For seasonal line reviews and update decks throughout the season as line edits occur.
• Tracks product in-DC dates for the next season.
• Manages samples needed for brand marketing, photoshoots etc. and coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate samples are available.
• Tracks production on DTC exclusive styles and 3rd party product buys.
• Submits assortments & listings, ticketing file & pricing file for order set-up in system.
• Create contracts for reservation of seasonal goods.

Skills for Success:   

• Computer skills to include Mirosoft Office, specifically: Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and others with whom the company conducts business 
• Proven ability to communicate positively both orally and written.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking and re-prioritization daily.

Experience/Education: 

• 1-2 years of experience in ecommerce or retail apparel merchandising.  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies, Business Management or Merchandising; or equivalent business experience.

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:   

• Bend, lift, open and move products and related office items varying in weight from 1 to 25 lbs., depending on need
   

Location:

• This position will be located at the Kontoor Brands headquarters in Greensboro, NC.

Reporting Relationship:

• This position will report to the Director of Merchandising.

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 that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that 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