Temp - Associate Product Manager, Accessories

Boot Barn
US - California - Irvine
March 27, 2025

TEMP - ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER

REPORTS TO: SR. PRODUCT MANAGER

STATUS: NON-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.

Process and results driven value oriented Associate Product Manager with 3-4+ years of apparel experience in Private Label environment. Position requires previous exposure to tech design, WIP management, development, and calendar. Must be very organized and have an analytical approach to problem solving in a fast-paced environment. Forward looking and focused on achieving corporate objectives.

This is a temporary role expected to last about 3 months. This person will work onsite in our Irvine, CA office Monday - Friday (roughly 8am - 5pm).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in managing the process from "Development" through "Production".
Work directly with sourcing agents and factory personnel to ensure materials, pre-production samples, fit samples, pre-production, and production processes are managed properly to ensure quality, on-time product. Management of production timelines as needed.
Assist early in development process to manage pre allocation of styles.
Track all protos, preproduction, advertising, and TOP samples.
Assist in the management of placement of Purchase Orders
Assist in monitoring production status of all programs by season.
WIP management. Assist in collection of WIPs from all vendors. Send out communications to factories regarding WIP as directed by the Product Manager.
Build strong working relationships with vendors & cross functional teams to help foster an environment of partnership and trust.
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

Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
3-4+ years of experience working in a private brand environment
Some experience working with Asian/Indian suppliers and factories specializing in manufacturing apparel
Must possess the ability to work independently and be adept at problem solving
Ability to work cohesively with teammates and partners
Communicate effectively on Video Conference, email, phone and in person.

Competencies

Customer Centric/Sales Driven - Assesses customer experience within the store and promotes a culture of customer engagement. Is attentive to customers and understands their needs, offers products that are aligned with the consumers' expectations. Continually searches for ways to improve customer service.
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 hourly rate.
Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
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: $27. 00-$32. 00/hr. *
• 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-***, Op.

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