ASSOCIATE SOURCING MANAGER

REPORTS TO: SOURCING MANAGER

STATUS: EXEMPT

BOOT BARN OVERVIEW

Boot Barn is where the 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Sourcing Manager you will execute global strategic sourcing strategies for the Boot Barn Exclusive Brands. This role is responsible for implementing brand aesthetic, quality, cost, margin, and on-time delivery to maintain high product standards. You will exercise independent judgment while collaborating with the Vendor Partner Community to drive key sourcing metrics and work cross-functionally with the cross functional teams. A foundational knowledge of global sourcing is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Vendor Allocation Support: Assist in executing vendor allocation strategies, gathering data, and monitoring performance to optimize capacity, cost, and delivery.
Sourcing Risk Monitoring: Monitor and report potential supply chain risks. Support risk assessment and initial mitigation efforts.
Time and Action Calendar Execution: Manage and execute the Time & Action calendar for assigned orders, ensuring adherence to deadlines and flagging issues.
Vendor Relationship: Cultivate strong working relationships with assigned vendors for day-to-day communications, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Cost Negotiation Support: Conduct initial cost analyses and prepare materials for negotiations. Perform cross-costing analyses to identify savings. Track product costs to support margin actualization. Assist in identifying and implementing cost optimization initiatives.
Vendor Scorecard Management: Maintain and update vendor scorecard data, tracking performance and preparing reports for management review.
COO Strategy Support: Execute specific aspects of the company's Country of Origin (COO) strategy, ensuring compliance and data collection.
New Vendor Onboarding: Coordinate the onboarding process for new vendors, ensuring compliance with company standards and smooth integration.
Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Participation: Actively participate in weekly CFT meetings, providing sourcing updates and collaborating with relevant teams for efficient project execution.
Demonstrates a professional level of quality work, attendance, appearance, 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.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Textiles, or related field (or equivalent years of direct work experience)
3+ years of experience with global apparel sourcing
Knowledge and working experience with garment construction, textile development and category-specific sourcing (knits, wovens, - denim and outwear experience a plus)
Proven ability to manage full product lifecycle from Concept to PO placement with a focus on cost engineering
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel (PLM experience a plus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills

Competencies

Customer Centric/Product Driven– Is attentive to our customers and understands our brand/product quality requirements
Offers product options that are aligned with our brand ethos and design intent/direction
Continually searches for ways to partner and work in a transparent manner with multiple divisions
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

Merchandise discount: 50% off Exclusive Brands and 40% off third-party brands
Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.**
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.**

**For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $27 - $33 /per hour

*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 accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Standing, walking and squatting less than 50% 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 vendors
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 lit and ventilated with 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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