Merchandising Specialist, Outdoor and Workwear

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:

Merchandising Specialist Role- Outdoor and Workwear

The Wrangler Outdoor and Workwear divisions represent vibrant, high-potential businesses poised for significant growth. This Merchandising Specialist position will support both categories and report directly to the Merchandise Manager. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility and strong organizational skills as they transition between the two business areas. Key responsibilities include generating requests and line specifications for the development of each seasonal product line, while also maintaining carryover lines. Additionally, the specialist will collaborate with the Merchandising Manager throughout the GTM Calendar and Milestone meetings, taking on a variety of tasks and working cross-functionally to help achieve the company's financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Data Management of Line Plans and Line Assortment Tracker (LAT): Manages input and accuracy of all required product information in respective systems with direct partnerships with Design Teams and KBA partners.
• GTM Milestone Meetings: Attends meetings to help document and track all seasonal and carryover products, as well as ensuring accuracy within tools across Design, Product Development, and KBA.
• Samples: Supports Merch Manager with sample organization and manages sample coordination with cross functional teams including sales, brand and design.
• Product Knowledge: Develop understanding of the product and utilizing that knowledge as it relates to Wrangler Outdoor and Wrangler Workwear categories to begin showcasing product expertise.

Leadership:

• Detail Oriented and ability to manage large amounts of data and calendars
• Strong communication, oral and written
• Ability to work independently and drive for solutions with cross functional teams

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of merchandising experience preferred
• Experience with Smart Sheet Tools, Microsoft Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising; Consumer Apparel and Retail 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.