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. Your responsibilities will include: To assure all factory assigned QC are well trained and qualified to conduct inspection of LWR products. To provide quality guidelines to all QA & factory assigned QC. To provide technical advice to QA and factory assigned QC. Monitor productions closely and provide technical support when needed to ensure quality meets specifications and that there is no quality claim. Problem-solving if encountered in the production. Conduct statistical audits. Fill out inspection reports at every production stage. Obtain accurate information from merchandisers. Ensure all vendors follow LWRs Team of Engagement, Vendor Code of Conduct, and other rules and regulations. Communicating proactively, effectively, and as often as necessary with all personnel in the QA and Merchandising Team. Follow up on all production and keep the merchandising team informed of the progress. To establish a good relationship with the factory to facilitate problem-solving and effectiveness. What we will be looking for in you: Skills: Self-motivated and well-disciplined to follow LWR SOP. Able to work independently and act proactively. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Able to communicate effectively with internal functions, vendors Laundry team. Confident with a Can-do attitude. Good interpersonal skills, Language Proficiency: English and local language fluency in both oral and writing Competency required: Interpersonal Skills Diversity Professionalism. Problem-solving skills. Customer Focus Academic Qualifications: Minimum Graduate from a reputed university 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 support 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 unlock our individual uniqueness and harness our collaborative talents.,
As an IT Analyst at Kontoor Brands, Inc., your role will involve leading and contributing to ongoing support activities by collaborating with business users and IT partners to identify and resolve issues. You will also play a key role in projects and process improvement initiatives, participating in tasks such as business requirements definition, design, configuration, testing, and deployment. Your responsibilities will include creating process flow documents, functional specifications, and test scripts as needed for projects or initiatives. Additionally, you will provide user support for North America (NAM) and other global regions, and be available for off-hours support tasks as required. Training other team members on application, platform, and interface knowledge will also be part of your duties. It is essential that you ensure compliance with Kontoor policies regarding system access, data security, and change control. Staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices in supply chain management will be crucial to drive innovation and efficiency in your role. To excel in this position, you must have prior related experience working as an IT Analyst or Senior IT Analyst. Proficiency in SQL statements, root cause analysis, Core Java programming, Struts framework, and dynamic web development using Java Server Pages and HTML is required. Experience with Product Development and Enterprise Supply Chain Management Software such as PLM, PDM, 3D, Smartsheet, as well as Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, Power Automate, SharePoint, Excel Macro, and VB scripting is also necessary. You should possess deep knowledge of product development, sourcing, and manufacturing processes within an apparel environment. Strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in project management methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are essential. A customer-centric mindset to drive product success by prioritizing features that address customer needs is key to success in this role. At Kontoor Brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. We provide resources to help you and your family thrive, including four weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement. Our workplace culture is built on equitable opportunities, diversity, and inclusion, fostering high-performing teams that celebrate individual uniqueness and collaborative talents.,
You will be responsible for the following: - Following up orders with vendors, customers, and internal parties to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery. - Thoroughly reviewing Cost packages & Purchase Orders to ensure accuracy of all data before submitting to Merchandise Supervisor or Manager. - Handling and communicating customers" requirements clearly and accurately to factories and ensuring vendors" understanding. - Monitoring delivery status to ensure on-time production by coordinating closely with vendors and the production team. - Checking and arranging sample submission directly to customers for approval unless any complication arises. - Obtaining MS or MM consent advice. - Ensuring timely submission of documents from factories, such as vendor review reports, cost break-ups, mini markers, etc. - Following up and ensuring/monitoring safety issues (CPSIA, XRF screening) with vendors/suppliers and reporting to MS or MM. - Regularly visiting Vendors Facility for follow-up meetings and providing recap meeting/discussions to SM and advising of any potential risks. - Monitoring and making Wash Standard available from LWR and ensuring timely submission of WAS by Vendor. - Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor. In a candidate, we will be looking for the following skills and qualifications: Skills: - Self-motivated and well-disciplined to follow LWR SOP. - Ability to work independently and act proactively. - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). - Good command of spoken and written English. - Ability to communicate effectively with internal functions, vendors Laundry team. - Confidence with a Can-Do attitude. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and local language in both oral and written communication. Competencies required: - Interpersonal Skills - Diversity - Professionalism - Team Player - Job Knowledge - Customer Focus Academic Qualifications: - Bachelor/Master's degree from a reputed Institute or Diploma/bachelor from a Fashion Institute or in Textile Technology. Kontoor Brands offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are carefully crafted to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. We provide a competitive benefits program that offers choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs. Additionally, we offer resources to support your overall well-being, discounts on our apparel, four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement. We take pride in fostering a workplace culture that values equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. At Kontoor Brands, we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that celebrate individual uniqueness and leverage collaborative talents.,
As a member of the Kontoor Brands team, you will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time delivery by following up on orders with vendors, customers, and internal parties. You will review cost packages and purchase orders meticulously to guarantee the accuracy of all data before submission to the Merchandise Supervisor or Manager. Clear and accurate communication of customer requirements to factories is crucial, as is monitoring delivery status to ensure timely production in coordination with vendors and the production team. Additionally, you will handle sample submissions directly to customers for approval and obtain consent advice as necessary. It will be your duty to ensure timely receipt of documents from factories such as vendor review reports, cost break-ups, and mini markers. You will also be responsible for monitoring and addressing safety issues with vendors/suppliers, including CPSIA and XRF screening, and reporting any concerns to the Merchandise Supervisor or Manager. Regular visits to vendors" facilities for follow-up meetings and discussions are expected, with any potential risks to be communicated promptly. In terms of skills, we are looking for a self-motivated individual who can adhere to standard operating procedures and work independently and proactively. Proficiency in MS Office applications, good command of spoken and written English, and effective communication with internal functions, vendors, and the laundry team are essential. A positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and fluency in English and the local language are key competencies required for this role. Candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a reputed institute, or a diploma/bachelor's from a fashion institute or in textile technology, are encouraged to apply. At Kontoor Brands, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being, including resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. We also provide perks such as discounts on our apparel, four weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement. Join us in a workplace culture that values equitable opportunities, a sense of belonging, and high-performing teams that celebrate individual uniqueness and collaborative talents.,
You will be responsible for the following key activities: - Evaluate Vendors facilities and capabilities based on new development before proceeding with the sample. - Guide and monitor the technical team to maintain standard operating procedures. - Closely follow up with merchandisers for any new development/samples, reviewing for any risk factors and ensuring product safety, especially for youth wear. - Gauge and track laundry processes, including chemicals application, liquor ratio, washer temperature, cycle length, in compliance with the set washing recipe. - Coordinate with Wash Technicians to educate and implement shade band/1st batch procedures to makers and laundries to ensure requirements are met before submission for approval. - Provide technical training and support to the makers" technical team to introduce and update sample handling SOPs and time frames. - Review and provide comments on the performance appraisal of subordinates. - Support communications and facilitate issue resolution during bulk production with merchandising and quality management. Qualifications required for this role: - Graduation in Textile/Apparel is preferred - Experience in both factory and buying/trading house settings - Solid knowledge of Denim and Non-Denim products is a strong advantage In addition to the above, we will be looking for the following skills and competencies in you: Skills: - Knowledge of garment fitting, pattern, relevant software, etc. - Self-motivated and well-disciplined to follow LWR SOP. - Able to work independently and act proactively. - Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). - Able to communicate effectively with internal functions, vendors, and the Merchandising team. - Confident with a Can-Do attitude. Language Proficiency: - English and local language fluency in both oral and writing Competency required: - Interpersonal Skills - Diversity - Professionalism - Change Management - Team Player - Job Knowledge - Customer Focus Academic Qualifications: - Graduate from a reputed university, preferably with a background in Textile/Apparel or from a specialized textile university Specific Working Conditions: - Frequency of Travel: 30% - External communication required: 70% - Major Challenges for this role: Ensuring that processes are working effectively, team members are following procedures diligently, no shortcuts are taken, and records are maintained accurately at all times. If you join Kontoor Brands, you will have access to a comprehensive benefit package designed to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are carefully crafted to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. We offer resources to help you and your family both now and in the future. In addition, we provide a workplace culture focused on equitable opportunities and belonging for all team members.,