Director of Product Management, Men's & Women's Boots

Director Of Product Management, BootsReports To: Sr. Vp Of Exclusive BrandsStatus: ExemptSummaryBoot 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing responsibilities:Country of Origin Strategy (Expansion/Decline)Active sourcing network to ensure risk mitigation and counter sourcing optionsAssessing vendor manufacturing capabilities, capacity + financial health by partnering w FinanceManaging vendor nomination process and robust onboarding to Boot Barn requirementsBuilding strong relationships with our vendor partner baseVendor Matrix managementVendor Score Card managementVendor PLM requirements managementVendor sourcing initiative communicationsVendor production forecast managementLeadership and business operations escalation regarding delays or risk to deliveryFinal cost negotiationsMargin requirementsQuality requirements partnering w QC+QA departmentSourcing 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 visionTracks /Reports on Pre Production/TOP/Production stagesDrive weekly WIP Sourcing updatesPartner with Business Operations to support sourcing requirements for corporate Business + Vendor CalendarsPartner with Business Operations to support Sourcing budget requirementsProduct Development responsibilities:Deep technical knowledge of boot/footwear product developmentTrim Package development and executionStrategic understanding of executing the brand creative directive to executionPreexisting and established relationships with global footwear tanneries/vendors (boots a plus)Adheres to corporate business calendar deadlinesPartners with Business Operations to support Product Development budget requirementsPartners with Business Operations to support any new IP Product Trademarks + RegistrationsHighly collaborative with Merchandising, Design and Vendor Base to execute product visionProvides raw material options to consider in line w margin goals and industry trendsDeep knowledge of all materials and componentsManges and maintains materials/tannery matrix and librariesManage proto initial sample cost + cost engineeringEscalates to leadership and business operations any delays in Prototypes and the development processTech Pack/BOM on time handoff and ensure all details are accurate and completeTracks/Reports on Concept + Proto sample stages and statusDrive weekly WIP Product Development updatesManages Technical Fit requirements for DivisionDemonstrates 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.