Production Merchandiser

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:

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Responsible for To ensure production execution and shipping on time. On time complete communication with counterpart in case of any issue. Need to ensure SAP, NGC system updated duly with reason code, ship mode, revised CRD/DC based on US approval.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Include but not limited to

To monitor Production status information against the actual production at site. Responsible to monitor all steps of the production process, calculates and analyses the daily output Vs production plan and report to production/merchandise manager or production/merchandise supervisor if any potential issue. To monitor & control the execution of the bulk order production are conform to the given approved Production T & A. Should be capable to negotiate with vendors team and get things done. To identify & alert the potential problem in the production that can cause the delay of the shipment. Such as : Low Production Efficiency & any issue related with supply chain or raw material. To counter check the correct fabrics and trims received by factory to the approved swatch and trim card. Review with KBB & maker Merchandisers’ if any concern discusses with production/merchandise manager and voice out immediately to improve the situation. To verify the cutting is done according to order quantity & +%. Need to raise concern if any chance of short shipment observed. Consolidate and send the required production updates to the Production/merchandise Supervisor. Coordinate twice a month analysis the production status, material & approval status; need to prepare report for Bi-weekly call with US team. Coordinate Production/merchandise Supervisor to ensure the KBB QA team conducts the quality audits and maker handing over the cargo to forwarder according to schedule. Other duties assigned by supervisor.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Include but not limited to

Skills:

Self motivated and well disciplined to follow LWR SOP.

Should have product, manufacturing process, washing (wet & dry) process knowledge along with machine, technology idea – these are needed to analyse risk and to forecast any issue duly.

Able to work independently and act proactively.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access).

Good command of spoken and written English. Need to communicate with internal team, vendors, suppliers and counterpart to bring solutions and to explain situations.

Able to communicate effectively with internal functions, US operation team.

Should have strong interpersonal relationship skill and influential ability.

Confident with “Can do” attitude.

Experience 5 years.

Language Proficiency: English and local language fluency in both oral and writing. Competency required:

Interpersonal Skiils

Diversity

Professionalism.

Team Player

Job Knowledge

Customer Focus

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor/Master degree from reputed Institute or Diploma/bachelor from Fashion Institute or, in Textile Technology.

SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS if any

Include but not limited to

Frequency of Travel: 30%

External communication required: 70%

Major Challenges for this role:

Submissions are made on time & any potential issues/risk identified are communicated clearly and accurately in a timely manner. Proactiveness and self driven approach are key element.

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 can bring their whole selves to work

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