Distribution Manager Trainee

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Summary

This entry-level position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to drive distribution efforts for the distribution centers. This position is responsible for managing the overall distribution process to ensure that products are shipped accurately and timely to meet customer needs along with providing visible and dynamic leadership to positively impact key initiatives. The Distribution Manager Trainee is to learn all aspects of the distribution center while rotating to various departments providing leadership and supervision of employees. Will learn all Distribution procedures, processes, equipment and systems. The manager trainee will complete a minimum of 6 months to a 1yr of training in the El Paso, Distribution center. After the training is complete, the position may transition to another Distribution center outside of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between various departments and shifts providing leadership and supervision of employees
• Acquires in-depth and a complete knowledge of the workflow within the distribution center.
• Follows a logical program from receipt of product in the DC, receipt of customer orders to the shipment of product to our customers.
• Will be required to answer specific questions about each functional area in the distribution center to ensure understanding of all processes.
• Works with Engineering and Distribution Management to develop knowledge of training principles, methods, and work measurement.
• Develops an understanding and firsthand knowledge of the different operations performed in the distribution center.
• Become familiar with policies and procedures within the distribution center
• Become familiar with Kontoor's safety structure and policies
• Completes special projects as assigned by management
• Will be required to perform various warehouse processes during the training period and required to learn the expectations of all warehouse operations.
• Will be key personnel in implementation of new warehouse systems.
• Some travel required

Qualifications

• Years of Related Work Experience: 0-2 Years
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering Required.
• Must be authorized to work legally in the United States
• Must be willing to relocate to any Kontoor location in the U.S.
• Must be willing to work both day shift and second shift

Skills

• Proficiency in or knowledge of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point)
• Strong Communication Skills (Oral, Written, Presentation)
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and the ability to communicate with employees at all levels
• Strong Analytical ability
• Required English Overall Proficiency
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Typical Working Conditions:

May work around equipment, such as conveyors and rolling stock, which could contain hazards. Other exposures found in a distribution center such as high level of noise and dust may exist for this position.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and 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.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• 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