Assistant Manager, IT Analyst

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead IT analysts, drive solution architecture, and align business systems with organizational goals across product development and supply chain.

You will mentor the team, optimize integrations, deliver scalable technology solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in global or regional operations, ideally in supply chain, retail, manufacturing, or technology sectors preferred.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, preferably within the retail, fashion, or consumer goods industry.
• Background in IT Software Development experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-level ERP or PLM System (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Centric PLM, Flex PLM).
• Proven hands-on experience leveraging Smartsheet (including automation workflows, Control Center, configuration, reports, dynamic dashboards).
• PMP, ITIL, or Microsoft Power Platform certifications highly preferred.
• Data, Analytics and Change Management.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitates strategic planning sessions, manage escalations
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise Team of analysts, conduct performance reviews, foster skill development
• Project Oversight: Own delivery timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with Kontoor policies in regard to system access, data security and change control.
• Integration Management: Oversee Integration of ERP, PLM and other supply chain systems
• Training & Enablement: Develop training programs, lead workshops for internal teams

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Data analytics

Change management

Training materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Centric PLM

Flex PLM

Smartsheet

Tableau

Snowflake

Job description

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. 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 spans diverse markets and functions, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, performance, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, humble, creative, and forward-looking individuals with a passion for developing innovative apparel products, accessories, and solutions that are meaningful and purposeful for consumers and employees.

For more information, visit https://www.kontoorbrands.com/

KEY PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:

Assistant Manager responsible for leading IT analysts, supporting solution architecture, and ensuring business systems align with organizational goals. The role will drive system enhancements, optimize integrations and business processes across product development and supply chain, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable and effective technology solutions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Include but not limited to

• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitates strategic planning sessions, manage escalations
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise Team of analysts, conduct performance reviews, foster skill development
• Project Oversight: Own delivery timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with Kontoor policies in regard to system access, data security and change control.
• Integration Management: Oversee Integration of ERP, PLM and other supply chain systems
• Training & Enablement: Develop training programs, lead workshops for internal teams

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

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

• Experience in global or regional operations, ideally in supply chain, retail, manufacturing, or technology sectors preferred
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, preferably within the retail, fashion, or consumer goods industry
• Background in IT Software Development experience
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-level ERP or PLM System (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Centric PLM, Flex PLM)
• Proven hands-on experience leveraging Smartsheet (including automation workflows, Control Center, configuration, reports, dynamic dashboards)
• PMP, ITIL, or Microsoft Power Platform certifications highly preferred
• Data, Analytics and Change Management

Skills Required to Perform This Role

• Ability to align technical solutions with business strategy
• Proven experience in team development and stakeholder management
• Executive-level reporting and presentation skills
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms beyond Smartsheet (e.g., SAP, Snowflake, Tableau)
• Ability to create training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

• Strong English proficiency with clear and effective written and verbal communication.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, computer science, or other relevant discipline required.

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.

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.

• 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