Full-Time
Merchandising Associate
Updated on 8/1/2026
Kontoor Brands
1,001-5,000 employees
Global denim and outdoor apparel producer
No salary listed
Greensboro, NC, USA
In Person
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- A bachelor's degree is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in merchandising is required.
- 1–2 years of operational strategy experience is required.
- Two years of experience with complex problem solving is required.
- Experience with line sheet entry and maintenance and carry-over monitoring is required.
- Experience supporting supply chain operations and partnering cross-functionally is required.
- Experience coordinating cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, and Tech is required.
- Experience with line development, adoption tracking, business tracking, and reporting is required.
- Experience with seasonal brand coordination, presentation materials, on-product ticketing, and photoshoots is required.
- Experience supporting sell-in needs, including samples and product launch materials, is required.
- Support the development and execution of the Wrangler product offering to meet or exceed corporate financial requirements.
- Gather regional input, align regional needs, and consolidate inputs for the global design team as part of line plan management.
- Participate in big-idea planning, provide segment volume estimates, and report progress against plans.
- Provide and gather inputs and outputs supporting the go-to-market calendar at each milestone meeting.
- Develop a strong understanding of consumer needs and gather consumer insights.
- Track volume projections, cost targets, and margin expectations.
- Maintain and track carryover styles and lifecycle management, ensuring styles are carried forward or dropped as needed.
- Provide the final assortment to Technical, Product Development, Operations, and Sourcing teams and provide updates after line cleaning.
- Create tools to communicate styles and share them with brand marketing and design counterparts for photoshoot coordination and hindsight reviews.
- Track and record the costing process, including targets, briefs, prototypes, and bulk samples.
- Communicate proactively about assortment and product changes.
- Initiate ticketing needs.
- Coordinate effectively among Design, Product Development, and Brand/Marketing partners.
- Keep Operations and Sourcing informed of line decisions relevant to the product offering and work with them to achieve financial and inventory objectives.
- Collect sample needs and coordinate sample execution.
Kontoor Brands designs, manufactures, and distributes denim and outdoor apparel worldwide through wholesale partnerships and its own stores and e-commerce sites. Its brands, including Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen, are sold through a multi-channel approach across 65+ countries, combining retailers with direct-to-consumer channels. The company differentiates itself by managing long-standing consumer brands and expanding its outdoor offerings through selective acquisitions, while maintaining a broad global distribution network. Its goal is to grow profitable brand equity and market presence by expanding product lines, strengthening distribution, and leveraging scale across geographies.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wrangler grew 3% recently through women’s, western, and direct-to-consumer demand.
- Helly Hansen exceeded expectations and generated $100 million operating cash.
- Lee’s U.S. revenue turned positive, signaling an early turnaround.
What critics are saying
- Lee remains weak and still drags consolidated growth.
- Wholesale dependence exposes Kontoor to retailer inventory cuts and markdowns.
- Helly Hansen integration failure would damage diversification and cash generation.
What makes Kontoor Brands unique
- Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen give Kontoor three iconic brands.
- Helly Hansen adds outdoor and workwear exposure beyond denim.
- Strategic sourcing and supply-chain execution are central to its model.
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Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
Kontoor Brands has reported record revenue, earnings and cash flow for 2025, driven by strong performance from Wrangler and contributions from recently acquired Helly Hansen. The company returned over $140 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Helly Hansen exceeded expectations in its first seven months under Kontoor ownership, generating $100 million in operating cash and delivering better-than-expected revenue and earnings. The brand's global revenue increased 10% in the fourth quarter, with full-year pro forma revenue exceeding $700 million. Wrangler revenue grew 3% in the quarter, supported by market share gains and double-digit growth in women's, western and direct-to-consumer channels. Lee declined 6% but showed signs of improvement, with US revenue turning positive at 1% growth. The company is completing its Project Genius transformation programme and expects another record year in 2026.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB) announced that it has officially completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Helly Hansen, a well-known global brand in outdoor and workwear apparel.
Dana Investment Advisors Inc. makes new $654,000 Investment in Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE:KTB).
Kontoor Brands to acquire Helly Hansen for $900 million.
Canadian Tire announced Wednesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Helly Hansen business to Kontoor Brands, Inc. for total gross proceeds of $1.276 billion, subject to closing adjustments.