Merchandising System Assistant

Location: Belgium // Antwerp

Temp Assignment: until 31/12/2021

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio of some of the world’s most iconic denim brands: Wrangler®and Lee®. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good and fit right, giving people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

Lee®is an iconic American denim and casual lifestyle apparel brand founded by H.D. Lee. Backed by 130 years of purposeful design and craftsmanship, the brand inspires people to stand tall and live with confidence.

Kontoor’s European Headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium hosts 23 different nationalities, representing a unique blend of cultures. Our global community of more than 15,000 employees fosters a culture of collaboration, performance and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, creative and forward-looking employees with a passion for creating innovative apparel products and accessories.

What’s the scope?

Because of our Project, the implementation of new systems which will improve our operational excellence, we’re looking for a hands-on Merchandising System Assistantto join our team. Reporting into the Sr. Merchandising Coordinator, you will have a central support position in this project, more specific for the Master Data part. Next to the Katalyst project you support the Sr. Merchandising Coordinator in the general day to day tasks.

As our Merchandising System Assistantyou will;

Provide project admin support:

• Support on mapping all materials of the legacy systems to the future systems
• Collection set up in GDS = merchandising system (style/fabric/color)
• Testing GDS and feedback on best practices / System finetuning
• Sizeticket information entering support in S4
• Corrections in legacy systems of past collections (Linelist)
• Attend the necessary meetings concerning mappings

Provide general support:

• Checking Lineplans vs systems
• Prepare/Pack/send samples for meetings/shoots
• DTC support (e-comm info, …)
• Sales meeting prep / After sales meeting updates

Skills for Success:

• Passion for Excel is very important
• Analytical skills are a plus
• Team player with a hands-on attitude
• Accurate, responsible, structured & timely
• Great communication skills combined with administrative excellence
• Good organization skills and ability to multitask
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Maintains a level of flexibility under changing circumstances. Flexible working hours at peak periods
• A first working experience is a plus

We offer:

We value trust and transparency and focus on collaboration and teamwork. We live by our clear Purpose, Mission & Values where we strive for continuous innovation & cutting-edge sustainable technology.

We offer competitive benefits, perks and personal development opportunities;

• Attractive salary package;
• Discount on our brands; Wrangler® & Lee®;
• Casual Denim dress code in the office and outside of work;
• Multi-cultural, diverse and inclusive workforce where we foster many different nationalities;
• Employee resource groups focusing on diversity, sustainability, wellbeing and social activities;
• Development opportunities in a growth-driven environment;
• Benefits of a global company.