Job Description
Maurices is a fashion retailer committed to providing feel-good fashion for women, known for its inclusive sizing and versatile styles. They are seeking an Assistant in Product Management and Sourcing to support product managers throughout the product development lifecycle, manage vendor communications, and contribute to sourcing strategies.
Responsibilities
- Support product managers in the end‑to‑end product development lifecycle, from concept to delivery
- Assist in the identification and evaluation of vendor partners to ensure high-quality and cost-effective sourcing
- Manage communication and workflow between cross‑functional partners including merchandising, design, technical design, and vendors
- Monitor and manage production timelines to meet deadlines and ensure timely delivery
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and build strong partnerships
- Assist in the development of product briefs and specifications for new and existing products
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes and strategies
- Provide administrative support to the Product Management and Sourcing teams as needed, including managing samples and mail
- Create and update PowerPoint presentations, Excel Spreadsheets, and other internal documents to support cross‑functional alignment and reporting
- Work collaboratively with merchandising to track product details, sample movement, and key milestone updates
- Support day‑to‑day coordination activities such as sample management, organizing information, routing materials for approval, and ensuring documentation accuracy
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field, or related-experience in combination
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail, required
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Knowledge of the fashion retail industry and product development processes, preferred
Benefits
- Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO plan or High-Deductible plans.
- High-Deductible plans offer the option of a Health Savings Account, with employer contribution.
- Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Voluntary Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability coverage
- Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage
- Access to our Wellbeing platform with Personify Health
- Employee Assistance Program available for associates and their families
- 401(k), which offers an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution
- Tuition Assistance program
- PTO benefits, including vacation (with accrual or flexible options based on role)
- Annual sick time awards
- Holiday pay
- Two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
- Continuous opportunities for learning
- Connection building through Associate Resource Groups
- Free access to a state-of-the-art onsite Fitness Facility
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