Who We Are Kontoor Brands Inc KTB is the parent company of Wrangler Lee and Rock Republic with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe Our global company employs more than 13 000 people in 65 countries with world headquarters in Greensboro North Carolina and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong Job Posting RESPONSIBILITIESEvaluate Vendors facilities capability based on new development before proceeding the sample Guide and monitor technical team to maintain standard operation procedure Closely follow up with merchandiser for any new development samples and review if have any risk factor and required product safety specially for youth wear Gauge and track laundry processes on chemicals application liquor ratio washer temperature cycle length in compliance to was recipe set Coordinate with Wash Technician to educate and implement the shade band 1st batch procedure to makers and laundries to set preview and scan through submits to ensure matching requirement before submits for approval Provide makers technical team the technical training and support to introduce and reshuffle updating sample handling SOP and time frame Review and provide comments on performance appraisal of subordinates Support communications and facilitate of issues resolution during bulk production with merchandising and quality management N B Graduation in Textile Apparel is preferred along with experience in both factory and buying trading house settings Solid knowledge of Denim and Non-Denim products is a strong advantage WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU Include but not limited to Skills Knowledge on garment fitting pattern relevant software etc Self motivated and well disciplined to follow LWR SOP Able to work independently and act proactively Proficient in MS Office Word Excel PowerPoint and Access Able to communicate effectively with internal functions vendor s Merchandising team Confident with Can do attitude Language Proficiency English and local language fluency in both oral and writing Competency required Interpersonal Skills Diversity Professionalism Change Management Team Player Job Knowledge Customer Focus ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Graduate from a reputed university preferably with a background in Textile Apparel or from a specialized textile university SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS if anyInclude but not limited toFrequency of Travel 30 External communication required 70 Major Challenges for this role To ensure that processes are working not only in paper To ensure that team members are diligently following the procedures no short-cut is there and records are straight and clean at any point in time Why Kontoor Brands At Kontoor we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle 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 advantages 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 We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents