Merchandising Specialist - Lee

Key Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in gathering and organizing data necessary for style/color execution to ensure accurate production of all styles in the product line.
• Generates line sheets utilized by Lee Merchandising, Merchandising Services, and Production Planning during the development, sell-in, and production of each seasonal product line.
• Communicates style level information as needed to various departments within the organization, including Design, Sales, Tech Services, Planning, and Customer Service.
• Assumes a leading role in the communication and development of ticketing, collaborating with brand and all key parties to execute to final ticket specifications in a timely manner.
• Maintains the line room, ensuring the maintenance and tracking of multiple sample lines.
• Communicates with key sales personnel, answering questions, preparing document listings as requested, and facilitating the preparation of special packages.
• Attends specified sales functions and occasional account sell-in meetings.
• Delivers product line presentations in the Merchandiser's absence as required.
• Orders product samples as needed for sales meetings, presentations, fashion shows, etc.
• Facilitates the selection of styles to be used by the Merchandiser.
• Coordinates with the Merchandiser to facilitate special projects, which may require travel between all Kontoor Greensboro locations on a regular basis.

Skills For Success

• Knowledge of PC applications and administrative clerical functions.
• Familiarity with fabric and clothing construction and basic functions of company operations, including manufacturing locations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to think logically, show initiative, and work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional night or weekend work.
• Reliable transportation.

Experience/Education

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 2-4
• High School Diploma required.
• Prioritize 2-year or 4-year degree in Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies, Business Management, or Merchandising; or equivalent business experience.

Leadership Competencies

• Foundational Leader
• Global Agility – Be open and adapt quickly when things change
• Purposeful Integrity – Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Strategic Foresight – Think ahead and plan for what’s coming
• Customer Centric Innovation – Find better ways to serve our customers
• Urgency for Impact – Act fast and get results that matter
• Bold Accountability – Take ownership of your work and results
• Empowered Collaboration – Work well with others to get things done

Why Kontoor Brands?

• Comprehensive benefit package tailored to fit your lifestyle.
• Carefully crafted benefits to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on Kontoor apparel.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members.