LEE Junior Merchandiser

Who We AreKontoor 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 PostingLEE Junior MerchandiserLocation: Geneva // SwitzerlandJoin Kontoor Brands, home to iconic denim brands Lee® and Wrangler®. We design high-quality apparel that empowers self-expression. Be part of our global community of 17,000+ employees, fostering collaboration and innovation. Grow with us in our Geneva office and shape the future!What’s the scope?As a Junior Merchandiser you will contribute to the creation of a commercial, consumer and market focused innovative product offer contributing to the overall business strategy and brand vision.Your responsibilities as our Junior Merchandiser;Support the Merchandising Manager in preparing the seasonal product briefings to Design/Development/Global Teams.Support the Merchandising Manager in gathering the newest denim trends and doing proactively Competitor Analyses that is beneficial to sustain the relevance of the Lee brand within the Denim Landscape.Active participation in key milestone meetings, forecasting process, line-editing and sample ordering.Taking care of our sample sets, follow-up on deliveries, sending products to photo shoots/countries/global teams.Own the data entry process to set-up the product lines in the systems.Communicate internally to cross functional teams the product line updates.Line presentation to the Sales Team and external clients.Continuous monitoring of the business performance; prebook, sell-in & sell-out.Analysis of past sales figures to anticipate future product needs.Conduct consumer/market research to identify market trends appropriate to the brand, consumer behavior and new product opportunities.Support the accessories and/or collaborations development and set-up process – briefing, sample orders & comments.Skills For Success1 to 2 years experience, ideally in the apparel industry (internship included)Bachelor or Master’s degree in Marketing, Fashion Management or EconomicsFluent in English (written & verbal), any other European language is an advantageGreat knowledge of apparel market and market trends, flair for fashionExcellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint, other MS tools is a plusFirst steps of analytic mind-set and paying attention to detailsStrong communication skills & presentation skillsAbility to work under pressure and set priorities accordinglyHighly motivated and great Team playerEager to learn and result orientedBring passion for fashion and latest fashion trendsWe OfferWe 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; Lee® & Wrangler®.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.Why Kontoor Brands?At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are 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 – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.