Merchandising Specialist, Wrangler Female

Kontoor Brands, Inc.•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

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. This role supports the development and execution of the product offering for Wrangler Female. Key responsibilities include maintaining product sample lines, acting as the lead for style setup in the ERP system, communicating with cross-functional teams, assisting in the creation of sales tools, coordinating product shoots, managing ticketing inventory, and participating in special projects. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of PC applications and administrative clerical functions.
Knowledge and comfort using Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
2 – 4 years of Related Professional Experience
4-year degree in Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies, Business Management or Merchandising; or equivalent business experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with complex problem-solving
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Cross-functional coordination and relationship building
Demonstrates autonomous task prioritization and efficient organizational skills

Responsibilities

Supports the development and execution of the product offering.
Maintains product sample lines, confirming receipt, ensuring meeting ready presentation, and coordinating product sample needs with our sales and brand partners.
Acts as the lead for style set up in the ERP system. This includes product line sheets, pricing, and working with operations to get to and on time orders.
Proactively communicates with cross-functional teams to track product details and maintain accuracy of information into relevant systems to ensure seamless implementation.
Assists in the creation of sales tools, visuals, and catalogs for both internal and external meetings.
Partners with brand and photo studio teams to coordinate various product shoots for catalog and other sell in assets.
Manages ticketing inventory and digital ticketing library file. Initiates development requests for ticketing needs, coordinating the tracking and completion throughout the process.
Leads or participates in special projects.
Creates, implements, and sustains highly effective and influential relationships with internal and external partners to deliver business objectives and execute deliverables on time.
Maintains accountability to the go to market calendar and supports creation and/or collection of necessary inputs and calendar aligned deliverables at each milestone meeting.