Merchandise Analyst

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:

Merchandise Analyst

The primary responsibilities of the Merchandise Analyst are to aid in compiling data, assist in tracking metrics for reporting and working with merchandise team to provide analysis. This is a unique opportunity to be involved with the product merchandise team while also being exposed to supply chain, demand planning and finance to create alignment with top line goals and bottom-line results.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Global Analytics Manager, and other Merch staff to compile financial metrics for seasonal assortments with projected assumptions and historical data.
• Assist in compiling results on sales performance for Leadership.
• Track competition via quarterly earnings calls to provide context around total apparel performance.
• Track monthly inventory, assessing the quality of the inventory owned.
• Assist in compiling sales and shipment data for monthly team meetings.
• Trouble shooting data integrity issues with the Business Intelligence Team.
• Develop and Design templates to aid in concise communication of detailed data.

Requirements:

• Experience Retail or Manufacturing in Apparel experience is desired.
• Minimum education: bachelor's degree
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
• Expertise in analytics required
• High proficiency in Excel is required.
• Experience in a data query tool such as Alteryx and in a dashboard tool such as Power BI or Tableau would be desired.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
• Resilient: Ability to persevere despite challenges and push thru to deliver results. Must be agile in taking difference approaches to reach the desired results.

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 thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat 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