DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, BOOTS

REPORTS TO: SR. VP OF EXCLUSIVE BRANDS

STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.

The Director of Product Management, Boots is responsible for product development, sourcing management + fit of our boots/footwear division. The Director is responsible for all post design handoff functions within the product lifecycle. Of primary concern is costing, negotiating and achieving mark-up goals, while maintaining and or improving quality and fit of all categories. As a key leader in the organization, excellent leadership, management, organization + communication skills are required.

This role interacts across multiple functions and levels and requires the ability to be highly collaborative, work well under pressure and adhere to our corporate financial targets + business calendar deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing responsibilities:

• Country of Origin Strategy (Expansion/Decline)
• Active sourcing network to ensure risk mitigation and counter sourcing options
• Assessing vendor manufacturing capabilities, capacity + financial health by partnering w Finance
• Managing vendor nomination process and robust onboarding to Boot Barn requirements
• Building strong relationships with our vendor partner base
• Vendor Matrix management
• Vendor Score Card management
• Vendor PLM requirements management
• Vendor sourcing initiative communications
• Vendor production forecast management
• Leadership and business operations escalation regarding delays or risk to delivery
• Final cost negotiations
• Margin requirements
• Quality requirements partnering w QC+QA department
• Sourcing KPI reporting (On Time Delivery, Cost Per Unit, Quality, Tariff, Production Cycle Time etc.)
• Partner with Design regarding Seasonal Vendor Allocation to execute creative product vision
• Tracks /Reports on Pre Production/TOP/Production stages
• Drive weekly WIP Sourcing updates
• Partner with Business Operations to support sourcing requirements for corporate Business + Vendor Calendars
• Partner with Business Operations to support Sourcing budget requirements

Product Development responsibilities:

• Deep technical knowledge of boot/footwear product development
• Trim Package development and execution
• Strategic understanding of executing the brand creative directive to execution
• Preexisting and established relationships with global footwear tanneries/vendors (boots a plus)
• Adheres to corporate business calendar deadlines
• Partners with Business Operations to support Product Development budget requirements
• Partners with Business Operations to support any new IP Product Trademarks + Registrations
• Highly collaborative with Merchandising, Design and Vendor Base to execute product vision
• Provides raw material options to consider in line w margin goals and industry trends
• Deep knowledge of all materials and components
• Manges and maintains materials/tannery matrix and libraries
• Manage proto initial sample cost + cost engineering
• Escalates to leadership and business operations any delays in Prototypes and the development process
• Tech Pack/BOM on time handoff and ensure all details are accurate and complete
• Tracks/Reports on Concept + Proto sample stages and status
• Drive weekly WIP Product Development updates
• Manages Technical Fit requirements for Division
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Candidate will have at least 10+ years of experience working in a private brand environment sourcing footwear categories and footwear product development, with minimum of 5 years in a leadership role managing multiple global regions and countries of origin.
• International sourcing and development travel to vendors in region a minimum of 4-6 times annually
• Pre-existing and established relationships with global footwear vendors (boots a plus)
• Multi brand experience managing high-style counts.
• Extensive experience working with Asian, Indian, Central American and Mexican suppliers and factories specializing in manufacturing apparel.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and be an adept problem solver.
• Ability to work cohesively with teammates and partners.
• Communicate effectively on Video Conference, email, phone and in person.
• Fluency in Chinese or Mandarin a plus

Competencies

• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.**
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.**
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

**For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr.*

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.

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