Senior Associate, Apparel & Footwear
Bombas · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
Business Development$73k–$83k/yrFull-time
About the job
We are looking for a detail-obsessed, systems-minded team player to join our Production team as our Senior Associate, Apparel & Footwear, reporting directly to our Director of Production. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in production, purchasing, or operations within apparel or consumer goods, with a strong command of purchase order management and data integrity in ERP/PLM environments. This is an opportunity to own the operational backbone of our apparel & footwear category—keeping Bombas' supply chain moving with precision, accuracy, and accountability across both seasonal and core product lines.
What you’ll be responsible for
- Own all purchase order and data management for apparel & footwear categories, ensuring NetSuite reflects the most accurate, up-to-date costing and delivery information at all times
- Serve as the data integrity owner in NetSuite (NS), maintaining clean, audit-ready records across POs, delivery schedules, and vendor data
- Manage the handoff for the apparel & footwear category between the PD partner and production, ensuring orders are placed to suppliers on time and without gaps
- Responsible to negotiate seasonal TNA’s with suppliers & adhering to lead-time goals as set out by the company
- Issue POs for PR and photo samples; monitor tracking, update AWB numbers, and confirm receipt on schedule
- Update NetSuite with any delivery shifts or schedule changes from suppliers so the Director of Production can report on on-time delivery monthly
- Partner closely with vendors and the Bombas Logistics/Operations team to ensure timely submission of commercial invoices and packing lists for all shipments
- Ensure vendors are booking shipments on time to achieve originally confirmed delivery windows; communicate Flex ID information to the Ops team
- Conduct weekly vendor communication to monitor WIP (work in progress), confirming approvals, cost accuracy, and delivery updates on a seasonal basis
- Manage all donation timelines for the apparel category—place POs and oversee shipments in close collaboration with the Giving team and PD team
- Execute air splits and pull-up requests on POs as directed by Planning
- Issue chargebacks to suppliers and review shortage/overage callouts, communicating to Planning whether variances can be accepted
- Send projections to suppliers
- Run monthly LCT template audits for the department
- Manage the ordering and tracking of packaging for footwear returns
- Responsible for executing WHLS VAS orders for our retail partners for seasonal orders, ensuring separate PO’s are created and specific packaging and labeling is used as needed
- Own all chase requests from internal teams to suppliers, keeping the GTM chase document updated and accurate
- Manage RWS certifications and documentation as they pertain to bulk orders
- Request TOP samples & manage storage at HQ
What we’ll love about you
- A meticulous operator who treats data integrity as non-negotiable—because supply chain decisions are only as good as the information behind them
- A proactive communicator who manages vendor relationships with structure and follow-through, not just responsiveness
- Comfortable owning multiple deadlines simultaneously across seasonal and core calendars without letting details slip
- A team player who is willing and happy to help
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Belief in our mission and an understanding of the importance of giving back
- Inquisitive, loves to learn, embraces failure, and never gives 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
- 2–4 years of experience in production, purchasing, or supply chain operations within apparel, footwear, or consumer goods
- Hands-on proficiency with an ERP or PLM system (NetSuite experience a strong plus); high comfort working in data-heavy environments
- Highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to manage and manipulate large data sets with accuracy and efficiency; experience with XLOOKUPs and pivot tables a plus.
- Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders end-to-end, including vendor communication, tracking, and delivery management
- Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities across seasonal and replenishment product flows
- Experience working cross-functionally with Planning, Logistics, and Product Development teams
- Familiarity with supply chain documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and freight booking processes