Purchasing & Inventory Assistant (Fabrics and Textiles)

Purchasing & Inventory Assistant Location: Northern New Jersey (On-site) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm Company Website: www.lbuinc.com Take a Tour of Our Factory: https://vimeo.com/366596550 LBU Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Inventory Assistant to support our Purchasing Manager and ensure our production teams always have the materials they need. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role within a manufacturing and textile-driven environment. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and comfortable working with fabrics, components, and raw materials while maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records. ResponsibilitiesPurchasing & Vendor Coordination Support the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day purchasing tasks. Source, price, and order raw materials including fabrics, trims, and components. Follow up with vendors regarding order status, lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules. Create, update, and maintain purchase orders and related documentation. Inventory Management Track incoming shipments; verify quantities, quality, and accuracy. Identify and report shortages, delays, or damaged goods. Maintain organized inventory systems and stock levels to support production timelines. Assist with cycle counts and regular inventory reconciliation. Production & Sample Support Pull fabric, trims, and material swatches for sample development and new client orders. Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and accessible to production and design teams. Support production with material-related questions and requests. Qualifications 1+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, production support, or materials coordination (manufacturing environment strongly preferred). Experience with fabrics, textiles, or soft goods is highly preferred. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Excel and comfort with purchase order systems or basic inventory software. Ability to work on-site full-time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Dependable, proactive, and able to follow through on tasks with minimal supervision. Why Join LBU Inc.? Stable and growing manufacturing company with long-term career potential. Hands-on experience working with textiles, materials, and production workflows. Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and grow. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you had experience in Purchasing and Production prior? Please desribe Language: English (Required) Work Location: In person

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