Inventory & Procurement Assistant

About the Role

The Inventory & Procurement Assistant will assist with various functions related to inventory management, including placing production orders and collaborating with sales and planning teams as support for inventory functions.

Key Responsibilities (included, but not limited to):

• 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 monitoring weekly inventory reports and merchandise style coding to ensure all inventory is 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.

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.

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world. 

We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances. 

If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!

For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://ulac.com/ 

Our Leadership Team Responsibilities

At ULAC, we are looking for people who share our vision of fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement. All leadership roles at ULAC are responsible for developing, empowering, and growing our people to be and deliver their best. Leadership behaviors that model ULAC’s mission and values of Unity, Loyalty, Achievement, and Charity include:

• Lead Proactively: Anticipate and solve problems with foresight, reflection, and curiosity. Inspire and motivate team members to be solution-oriented and strive for excellence.
• Provide Positive & Frequent Performance Feedback: Acknowledge great performance and encourage growth through continuous coaching and support.
• Initiate Structure: Create and communicate ambitious team goals with structured processes to achieve them.
• Achieve Objectives: Build and execute plans to guide performance and overcome barriers. Leverage data and systems to monitor success and make informed decisions.
• Foster Positive Culture: Promote continuous improvement and a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
• Communicate Effectively: Encourage open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving across all levels of the organization.
• Motivate and Inspire: Model company values and cultivate high-performing teams through respect, encouragement, and visionary leadership.
• Train and Develop Others: Coach and mentor employees to support their professional development and long-term success.

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 providing financial 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee may be occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.

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.