Administrative Assistant

at  Kontoor Brands

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:
Location: Antwerp // Belgium
Part time: 80%
Join Kontoor Brands, home to iconic denim brands Wrangler® and Lee®. 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 Antwerp office and shape the future!
What’s the scope?
As an administrative Assistant you will focus on administrative, data analysis and financial tasks.
You will also liaise with Kontoor’s sourcing and quality associates in Europe, Asia and the US, Kontoor’s finance associates and personnel of external suppliers and 3rd party vendors.
Your responsibilities as our Administrative Assistant;

Support the sourcing and quality department:

• Cost Tracking and Analysis: Monitor and analyze costs related to vendor compliance and quality claims;
• Claims Management: Handle and track claims deductions and agreements with vendors;
• Inventory and Invoice Management: Oversee raw material liabilities and ensure accurate invoicing;
• Vendor Relations: Validate vendor invoices and address payment inquiries:
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain and update vendor manuals and other relevant documentation:
• Cost Optimization: Analyze courier and logistics costs to identify savings opportunities;
• Quality Control: Review and report on quality checks and returns;

Support the AP department:

• Expense Report support: Verify and organize physical receipts of expense reports.

General:

• Back-up for other administrative assistant colleagues;
• Support on ad hoc projects;

Skills for Success:

• Completed Secondary or Vocational education;
• Strong communication skills;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills are a must;
• You are an accurate worker and have attention to details;

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.

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 that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that 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

Please refer the Job description for details