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 YOUR ROLE:
The position is going to leading the trim team and oversee the trim sourcing activities from development to production across NA/EU/AP markets. He will help to build up the trim sourcing strategy for Kontoor including the trim supplier matrix, lead time, material supply forecast and capacity reservation according the Kontoor business needs. This person will establish the saving target and drive the trim saving/ bidding initiates; working with cross functions department to ensure the trim sourcing meeting Kontoor requirement as well as Brands needs. He will also collaborate and support trim material innovation/ sustainability/ capabilities through suppliers research and partnership in collaboration.
Geographic Scope: This role will oversee the trim sourcing in South Asia, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Africa while most active involvement will be with trim suppliers in Asia. Work with Brand partner in US/EU/AP & sourcing team.
Business Scope: Product development and production management for NA/ EU/ AP market (approx. $64 Million trim spend in 2024).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Include but not limited to
- Collaborate with Senior Manager of Global Procurement team to build long and short terms trim sourcing strategy for Kontoor Brands under the business units factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead time, brand and sourcing needs.
- Build trim library and data base with clear details.
- Establish annual trim cost savings target, drive initiatives, track progress, and report savings.
- Monitor trim material price trend movement and always seek opportunities for trim cost saving.
- Work cross-functionally in selection of global and local suppliers and materials that support material and manufacturing strategies and Product Development objectives.
- Collaborate and support material innovation/ sustainability/ capabilities through supplier research and partnership in collaboration with NA/ EU/ AP Brand Development and Innovation Teams.
- Partner with functional leaders on topics such as RSL, Compliance, Material sourcing policy, to drive Kontoor standards and requirements are met within the material supply requirement.
- Lead the trim team by motivating and developing them per Kontoor people management philosophy and establishing proper succession planning.
- Geographic Scope: Global Direct reports/ Dotted Line (If any) -1 Senior Merchandiser & 1 Merchandiser
- Business Scope: Trim development and preproduction activities promptly and effectively, in accordance with deadlines set up by the business.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Include but not limited to
- At least 10 years of relevant work experiences with proficient trim knowledge
- Experienced in Data Analysis and formulating action plans
- Strong collaboration skill with a multi-parties
- Goal oriented, good multi-tasking skill and time management
- High adaptability and being proactive and positive to changes
- Language Proficiency: English and local language fluency in both oral and writing
- Strong PC Skills, such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and Smartsheet
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school or University graduated
SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS （ if any）
Include but not limited to
- Frequency of Travel: Trim suppliers visit or virtual visit
- Other Specific Working Conditions: *If the job requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the job description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, working with challenging clients, and so forth
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
What We Do
Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic consumer brands: Wrangler® and Lee®. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good and fit right, giving people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.
