Merchandising Assistant
United Legwear & Apparel Co.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 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 Do Cross-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 Bring Bachelor’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 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 hel…