Associate Manager, Product Development & Sourcing

Boston Proper • Boca Raton, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boston Proper is seeking an Associate Manager, Product Development & Sourcing to join their Design and Merchandising department. This role will support product development and production, assist in implementing and optimizing global sourcing strategies, and manage processes from design inception to NDC. The position involves negotiating with suppliers for pricing and production issues, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring product quality. The company culture emphasizes challenging conventions, elevating work, and building for the future, with a focus on empowering women. The team is described as passionate, expert, and dedicated to creating product that makes women feel confident and powerful, guided by 'The Proper Way' which encourages purpose, curiosity, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Fashion or Textiles
• 3+ years of apparel product development, sourcing and production experience
• Strong communication skills – build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Knowledge of Product Life Cycle processes, cost negotiations and logistics
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage workflow and projects for self, team and cross-functional teams
• Experience with PLM and Excel
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver with strong sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Works cross functionally to drive calendar adherence through strong organizational & time management skills
• Ensures on-time deliverables from cross-functional partners (trend/innovation, designers, technical designers and merchants)
• Assists in Vendor Allocation
• Drives initial mark-up (IMU) and average unit cost (AUC) to achieve department goals
• Process driven; understands and values the need to access and improve processes to drive efficiencies
• Engages continuously with vendor community
• Strong understanding of vendor operations, creative and product development processes
• Works with Design team to collaborate on trim & fabric research, print and color development

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life/ADD Insurance
• Flexible and generous Paid Time Off policy
• Merchandise Discount
• Company Bonus
• Pet Friendly Work Environment
• Onsite Gym (coming Summer 2026)
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level