Kontoor Brands, Inc. · 3 months ago
Associate Product Developer
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKontoor Brands is a portfolio of three iconic lifestyle brands focused on brand growth and delivering long-term value. The Associate Product Developer is responsible for contributing to the development and engineering processes of innovative products, ensuring quality and timely execution in alignment with the company's business strategies.
ApparelBrand MarketingConsumer GoodsE-CommerceSales
Responsibilities
Work with tech team to review samples and assist in guiding best quality, cost viable styles. Partner with fabric team on development as it relates to proper assignment for garment styling and innovative initiatives
Organize all garment sampling orders & coordinate all product approval submits from suppliers to meet calendar due dates. Manage tracking of all development and product sampling activities to be delivered on-time for briefs, protos, salesman, pre-production size sets approvals to final manufacturing-ready product
With product development team, review product costing in adherence to critical calendar milestones and margin goals
Partner closely with Design on seasonal line development to manage ensure alignment throughout the development process executing to product aesthetic and intent
Manage efficient, streamlined workflow processes and working tools for optimal execution accuracy, shortening lead times, lower minimums and costs. Operate and support current and future new business system management. Standardize and institute best practices where possible
Initiate and maintain daily communication with cross-functional groups. Organize clear, concise documentation as it relates to team’s deliverables and reporting
Qualification
Required
Apparel product development/sourcing/manufacturing work experience
Experience working in medium-large companies interacting with cross-functional teams
High proficiency with MS Office applications (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Word, Smartsheet)
Efficient time management in multi-tasking priorities and meeting calendar deadlines
Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Result-driven, 'can-do' attitude, service-oriented team player
Strong analytical skills and attention to details
University degree or equivalent
Preferred
Overall apparel and construction knowledge
Technical college textile related field preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package
Discounts on our apparel
Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Fridays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®.
Founded in 2019
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2021-11-23Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-23IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Baxter
President, CEO & Chair of the Board
Joe Alkire
EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Global Head of Operations
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