Senior Fabric Merchandiser (Fabric & Garment Production Merchandising Experience Needed)

*Only local candidates based in Egypt will be considered for this role.

About the Job

ABOUT Kontoor Brands

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic denim 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.

Our global community 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, please visit https://www.kontoorbrands.com/

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

Responsible Fabric purchase & Development activities for Kontoor Brand Inc. with Mills in Africa region.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Include but not limited to

• Manage new Mill on boarding process ,Source and evaluate the new mills in the region from quality and costing perspective.
• Work closely with Fabric Team in Hong Kong and Design Team in the US for fabric development, follow up the resources and ensure approvals of samples are obtained on time.
• Coordinate the sampling process with Mills, garment maker and KB Development Center to ensure deliver right quality on time against the established calendar for each business unit.
• Get quotation / cutting / hanger for all approved items and updated fabric status chart in daily.
• Monitor development and bulk fabric testing status to ensure quality standard in being fulfilled. Deal with mills in case of any failure in testing and make necessary alert to souring team.
• Ensure fabrics are covered and production is scheduled as planned, and reserve the mill production capacity if necessary.
• Prepare reports for review on development status, testing status, production status, etc.
• Review the garment style with production team to avoid styling problem.
• Work closely with manager in costing, price negotiation and price comparison of different sources options.
• Need work close with planning team to place pre-book fabric order for early delivery or longer lead-time fabric to mill.
• Co-ordinate with QC on quality related matter to ensure quality meets specifications.
• Ensure bulk on time delivery from fabric vendors & mange the smooth execution of bulk.
• Manage and co-ordinate the report in the region that related to on time performance, quality and sustainable report.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Include but not limited to

*Only local candidates based in Egypt will be considered for this role.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experiences in fabric merchandising and mill evaluation & onboarding
• Good exposure on both Fabric Mills and Garment Maker in Egypt
• Proficient knowledge of fabrics and mill network in Egypt
• Fluent in both speaking and writing English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Negotiation skill
• Subject Expert in Textile Technology/Textile Chemistry

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in BA, Textile Engineering or Textile & Fashion

SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS ( if any)

Include but not limited to

• Frequency of Travel: Based on Business Need

Why Kontoor Brands

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to fit your lifestyle, 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, both now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing. We also provide flexible work arrangement options to help eligible employees achieve a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.

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