Senior Manager IT, Forecasting and Planning Systems
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:
Senior Manager IT, Forecasting and Planning Systems
The Senior Manager IT, Forecasting and Planning Systems has global responsibility for leading the IT projects and support for Kontoor's Forecasting and Planning Systems - Retail, Demand, and Supply and leading Kontoor's Forecast and Planning IT team. Responsible for partnering with Kontoor business leads in identifying and defining system needs and projects as well as influencing business practices key to the overall success of Kontoor Forecasting and Planning organization.
Responsibilities:
Leads and manages forecasting and planning (F&P) projects on a global scale. Takes ownership of the
design, implementation, and delivery of F&P solutions, while also extending influence on partner systems
such as Manufacturing, Sourcing and Logistics, SAP MDM, SAP OTC, and SAP PTP.
Develops overall IT solutions for F&P projects, from definition and design to execution and support.
Ensures seamless integration of partner systems, adhering to agreed-upon scope, budget, and timeline.
Spearheads the development, implementation, and enhancement of continuous improvement
programs for F&P systems. Drive quality assurance, establish best practices, and maintain standards for
project lifecycle documentation. Identify areas of risk and proactively work towards issue resolution.
Maintains oversight of project progress by tracking deliverables and providing timely updates on project
status. Keep stakeholders informed about milestones achieved and challenges faced.
Coordinates team members as necessary to ensure the successful execution of projects. Fosters
collaboration, synergy, and clear communication among team members to achieve project goals.
Partners with leadership to identify growth opportunities driven by IT initiatives. Develops comprehensive
plans for executing sustaining, stretch, and breakthrough innovations that align with Kontoor's strategic
goals and business priorities.
Collaborates closely with System Integrators, Business Leads, and other Kontoor IT teams to ensure
successful project execution. Influence and partner with various stakeholders to achieve aligned
outcomes.
Management responsibilities for a team of professionals including management of people, defining jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a business discipline, computer science, or other relevant discipline required.
- 10+ years IT supply chain experience with 5+ years in Apparel industry
- 7+ years hands on working experince on leading planning solutions ( e.g Logility )
- 7+ Years Experience in Leading Forecasting Planning project teams
- Strong understanding of ERP systems - sourcing, manufacturing, procure to pay, order to cash, and master data concepts ( e.g SAP )
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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