Fabric Merchandiser

Kontoor Brands, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. seeks a Fabric Development Specialist for the Bangladesh Development Centre. This role is key in managing fabric development timelines, ensuring quality outcomes in woven denim and non-denim fabrics. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in textiles, and they will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discounts on apparel

Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Fridays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the textile field
• Basic knowledge of industrial wash and testing preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure development deadlines are met for fabric projects.
• Identify and resolve potential risks and issues.
• Execute virtual tests and validate fabric shrinkage.

Skills

Understanding of woven denim and non-denim fabric development

Project management skills

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in textile or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

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:

Job Location - Asulia, Savar

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall responsible for ensuring development deadlines are met according to the GTM calendar for Bangladesh Development Centre fabrics, including fabric grid updates, wash, pretest, LSF, HRT, color development, SY execution, FR & V Code approval, etc.
• Execute relevant projects such as Collab, Lainey, Wilson, etc.
• Proactively identify potential risks, issues, or delays; alert relevant parties and follow up until resolved.
• Create S4 codes through SAP.
• Drive and execute cross-development exercises for SA mills to support in-country production advantages (e.g., freight and lead time benefits).
• Execute virtual tests and bulk fabric shrinkage verification.
• Validate bulk fabric shrinkage.
• Ensure timely payment execution for SY yards.
• Arrange fabric swatches and hangers for the KBA Fabric Library.
• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in textile or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in the textile field with a strong understanding of woven denim and non-denim fabric development and production processes.
• Basic knowledge of industrial wash and testing is preferred.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your lifestyle. Our benefits are designed with care, supporting your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing. Benefits include discounts on our apparel, four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We foster a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Our global workforce thrives on high performance, individual uniqueness, and collaborative talents.