ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
Manage fabric development and fabric sourcing for Kontoor Brands Inc.
Take lead a special project for fabric redevelopment/substituation across mills and different regions. Drive counter development and cost saving exercise with respect region mills.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
You will be critical in delivering these activities but not limited to:

61 Work on seasonal fabric development by Identify the strength & competencies of mills handling ,input on Kontoor needs and drive them for Innovation week .
61 Support Design , Global Product , Garment souring team, SDC / BDC in sample development with best value for Kontoor Brands.
61 Keep close monitoring the merchandising process, response to customers within 24 hours.
61 Support your manager to develop seasonal calendar, ensure seasonal fabric development deadline are being met. Co-ordinate with US Merchandising team to plan the seasonal souring trip.
61 Drive cost saving exercise using Global product negotiation tool for effective negotiation with mil, accountable for collecting fabric focus list from US. Work with mills to manage lead time and capacity to achieve business needs.
61 Monitor 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.
61 Drive counter development & cost saving exercise with respective region mills..


WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Include but not limited to

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.

61 Minimum 8 years’ of experience as fabric merchandiser or senior merchandiser
61 Fluent in both spoken and written English.
61 Strong Communication Skills.
61 Strong Fabric knowledge .

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Degree Held: Degree holder in BA, Textile Engineering or Textile & Fashion

Subject Expert In: Textile Technology / Textile Chemistry /Strong Negotiation Skill.


SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS （ if any）
Include but not limited to
83 Frequency of Travel: Based on Business Need

Other Specific Working Conditions: *If the job requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the job description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, working with challenging clients, and so forth.