Merchandising Assistant

Merchandising AssistantUnity. 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.At ULAC, The Merchandising Assistant supports the end-to-end merchandising lifecycle from initial product development through market readiness across assigned fashion legwear and women’s bodywear collections. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate product data in PLM, managing seasonal samples and showroom presentation, preparing sales tools, and driving cross-functional alignment across Design, Sales, Planning, and Production teams.What You Will DoCross-Functional Alignment: Keep Sales, Planning, Production, and Design teams aligned on key calendar dates, milestones, and delivery schedules.Data & Assortment Management: Maintain accurate line lists, style, color, and size data, and quote sheets. Continuously update the PLM line plan as seasonal assortments evolve.Sample & SMS Coordination: Coordinate, track, and log all sample requests, strike-offs, and sample prep. Manage Salesman Sample (SMS) tracking and proactively escalate SMS sample date issues to management.Showroom & Market Readiness: Manage seasonal showroom updates, prepare line binders and presentation materials for meetings, and perform weekly showroom walk-throughs to keep backstock organized by delivery and collection.General Operations: Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and company operations.What You BringBachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field, plus 1–2 years of relevant industry experience.Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate-to-advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, line sheet formatting).Hands-on experience with PLM software or similar Supply Chain Management systems is a strong plus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal cross-functional partners and external clients.Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly and maintain keen attention to detail and follow-up.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and apply strong work habits that contribute to the smooth operation of the department.What We OfferAt 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.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.