Production Merchandiser

ABOUT KONTOOR BRANDS INC. :

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (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, fit right, and are crafted with sensitivity to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

With a presence in more than 60 countries and a heritage spanning a combined 200 years, our global community of more than 14,000 employees fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, performance and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, humble, creative and forward-looking employees with a passion for creating innovative apparel products, accessories, and solutions that are both meaningful and purposeful for consumers and employees.

For more information, visit https://www.kontoorbrands.com/

POSITION TITLE: Production Merchandiser

LOCATION OF POSITION: Lahore, Pakistan

REPORTING TO: Merchandise Manager / Senior MM

ABOUT YOUR 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Coordinate twice a month analysis the production status, material & approval status; need to prepare report for Bi-weekly call with US team.
7. 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

1. 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 analyze 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.

1. Experience 5 years.
2. Language Proficiency: English and local language fluency in both oral and writing.
3. 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.