Inventory & Procurement Assistant

United Legwear & Apparel Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Fitness Reimbursement

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

United Legwear & Apparel Co. is seeking an Inventory & Procurement Assistant in New York City to support inventory management and procurement.

You will coordinate production orders, maintain reporting, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product setup and coding for efficient operations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excel and database systems.
• Strong business judgement and ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to implement inventory control plans and generate reports.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data to draw insights.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment contributing to smooth department operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales on production placement against orders for ad hoc and seasonal buys.
• Prepare weekly inventory reports.
• Prepare end-of-month close reports from the ERP system.
• Assist in managing the approval process of all production buys.
• Assist in managing slow-moving and discontinued inventory processes.
• Monitor weekly inventory reports and merchandising style coding for accurate reporting.
• Manage label code assignments for customer-specific requests.
• Perform other duties to support department needs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Database systems

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

1-2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Inventory & Procurement Assistant

Wholesale Planning Full Time New York City, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1320

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

About Us

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

About the Job

At ULAC, the Inventory & Procurement Assistant supports inventory management and procurement operations by coordinating production orders, maintaining inventory reporting, and partnering with cross-functional teams. This role is responsible for monitoring inventory accuracy, supporting production buy approvals, managing inventory processes, and ensuring accurate product setup and coding to help drive efficient business operations.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with the Sales team on production placement against prebooked and projected orders for ad hoc and seasonal buys.
• Prepare weekly inventory reports.
• Prepare end-of-month close reports generated from the ERP system.
• Assist in managing the approval process of all production buys
• Assist in managing slow-moving and discontinued inventory processes.
• Assist in monitoringweeklyinventoryreportsandmerchandisestylecodingtoensureallinventoryis accurately coded and appearing on the correct inventory reports.
• Manage label code assignments for customer‑specific requests.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company's needs and operations.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1‑2 years of job‑related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and database systems.
• Strong business judgement and sense of urgency and can work independently under critical time frames and work on multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to communicate well with others to implement inventory control plans and skills for the creation of reports required.
• Strong attention to detail to notice inventory discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and draw valid conclusions that show understanding and insight with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to be extremely flexible and adaptable in completing a diverse range of assignments in a timely manner and adaptable to change and can prioritize projects and workload.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and company.

What We Offer

At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York & New Jersey‑based employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.

Fitness Reimbursement
Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company‑paid.

Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group‑term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providingfinancial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential support services for mental health, work‑life balance, and other personal matters.

401(k) Retirement Plan
Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%

Pet Insurance
Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work‑life balance.

Bereavement Leave
Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Pre‑tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Commuter Benefits
Tax‑advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.

Tuition Reimbursement
Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Option to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.

ULAC will not sponsor applicants to this position for work visas or any other work permits.

General Acknowledgement & Employment At‑Will:

Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at‑will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.