Job Title:

Production Associate, Apparel & Footwear

About Bombas:

Bombas is a comfort focused apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas is continuing to innovate with new socks and apparel while creating a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

Click here to see what it's like to work inside the Bombas Hive!

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we're inspired by that. We know it's the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong - a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live. We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran, status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices

About the Job:

We are looking for an organized & detail-oriented team player to join our Sourcing team as our Production Associate, Apparel & Footwear, reporting directly to our Director, Production. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in sourcing/production/PD. We are looking for a quick learner who can be the point person between our factories & internal product development, planning and operational teams. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders and data integrity, keeping all systems and reports up to date, sample ordering and tracking, while also managing all day-to-day sourcing related milestones. This is an opportunity to join a growing sourcing team and get hands-on experience working closely with overseas and domestic manufacturers, as we expand these categories.

What you'll be responsible for:

• All purchase order and data management for the apparel & slipper/footwear categories, ensuring that system reflects most accurate up to date information in regards to costing & delivery. Responsible for data integrity in the NS system.
• Responsible for any Air Splits or pull-up requests on PO's as requested by planning
• Responsible for understanding company calendar and purchase order deadlines ensuring purchase orders are passed to the factory on time from Bombas. Manages handoff for apparel category between PD partner to ensure orders are placed on time to suppliers
• Issues PO's for PR & Photo sample's and monitors tracking to ensure received on time - updating with AWB#'s and tracking information
• Owns reviewing and analyzing data to report back to management and hold vendors accountable to achieve lead times as confirmed. This requires monthly audits of shipments
• Responsible for ensuring that vendors are booking shipments on-time to achieve delivery as originally confirmed, by working closely with our Ops team to communicate booking confirmation information
• Weekly communication with vendors to monitor WIP for approvals on a seasonal basis, ensuring bulk delivery is maintained
• Schedules QIMA inspections for all bulk orders placed and ensures that we have received passing audits prior to vendor handing over to consolidator
• Manages all donation timelines for apparel category - places PO's and manages shipments with vendors, working closely with the giving team & PD team
• Responsible for issuing any chargebacks to suppliers, as needed
• Maintains any yarn or fabric positioning needs for product categories owned in order to help improve lead time and cost. Works closely with PD prior to booking any fabrics - cost negotiation handled by PD, but draw down on ownership owned by production

What we'll love about you:

• Experience using PLM, google sheets and/or excel
• Ability to work with cross functional team members and problem solve as issues arise
• Detail oriented and accurate/precise in your work and communication.
• A team player who is willing and happy to help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
• Comfortable staying focused while working in any type of environment

What you'll love about us:

• We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
• We offer competitive compensation, 100% employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
• We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings, and company retreats.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
• We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
• We offer flexible paid time off for all full-time employees. This includes unlimited vacation, sick days, and wellness days because we understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world.
• We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so we offer a $100 monthly health and wellness reimbursement.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Associates Degree or higher in related program
• Proficient in Excel
• Self-starter individual, who is detail oriented and has strong time management skills - the ability to multitask various projects and deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with a sourcing team as well as cross functional partners including Planning, Operations, Product Development and external vendors

Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.

Each component of the Bombas total rewards package, including benefits and pay, is aimed at contributing to an environment where team members have resources to manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $60,000 and $72,500/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

The Bombas total rewards package offered for this position may also include other elements, such as annual bonus and equity target award opportunities as well as medical, financial, and well-being benefits. Additional details of these benefits will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the position is "at-will" and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason.