Associate Manager Footwear Costing (Aerosoles)
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $150k - $175k
About Us
At Aerosoles, we're redefining comfort and styleone step at a time. Founded with the belief that fashion should never hurt, we are a footwear brand with a rich legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and modern design. From the office to the weekend, our shoes are made to move with you, offering trend-right silhouettes with all-day wearability.
Joining Aerosoles means stepping into a fast-paced, supportive environment where ideas are welcomed, challenges are met with creativity, and growth is encouraged. If you're looking to contribute to a dynamic brand with purpose and passion, wed love to hear from you.
Visit our website at www.aerosoles.com
About the Role:
Aerosoles is seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Associate Manager of Footwear Costing to support our diverse range of footwear linesincluding Mainline, Essentials, and Off-Price Makeups. In this role, youll play a pivotal part in achieving our margin goals and maintaining cost integrity across all collections. Youll work closely with the VP of Sourcing & Product Development and assist the Product Line Manager in executing pricing strategies, negotiating with factories, and ensuring that all cost-related data is accurate and timely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the VP of Sourcing & Product Development to manage all cost, margin, and pricing analytics across multiple lines.
- Communicate and negotiate with factories on costs, ensuring alignment with margin targets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Review and validate cost breakdowns against Bills of Materials (BOMs); troubleshoot discrepancies.
- Manage and track all costing milestones across Mainline, Essentials, and Off-Price divisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Production to relay up-to-date cost information and align on strategy.
- Maintain accurate cost and HTS data in internal systems; update in real time as new information becomes available.
- Document cost trends and savings by season and by line to inform future sourcing and pricing strategies.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting and margin analysis as needed to support business decisions.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline costing processes and improve data consistency and visibility.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Product Development, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in footwear costing, sourcing, or product developmentideally in a multi-tiered brand environment.
- Exceptional analytical and mathematical skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Confidence working with large datasets in Excel; experience with PLM systems and BOM management a plus.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities across fast-paced timelines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and overseas factories.
- A collaborative mindset and strong sense of ownership over your work.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
Salary: The anticipated base salary is $75k - $85k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.