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 Associate Planner is responsible for creating sales plans, managing inventory, analyzing sales trends, and submitting monthly budgets. The Associate Planner will report directly to the VP of Planning and play a crucial role in supporting the planning across Accessories, Bodywear, and Legwear. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, and inventory teams to drive business results. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of retail math, sales forecasting, and inventory management, as well as proficiency in Excel and other planning tools.
What You Will Do
- Manage the inventory buy process across all brands in Accessories, including consolidating projections, placing and tracking productions until inventory is in-house
- Monitor on-hand and WIP inventory to align with sales plan while controlling stock level (WOS)
- Help develop annual budget, monthly reforecast on sales, margin, and inventory plans
- Work with sales teams on analyzing the business to maximize the sales opportunities
- Perform routing and ad-hoc reporting
- Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in a Planning or Buying role.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office (advanced Excel).
- Advanced understanding of retail math.
- Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication with clients and other employees.
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret data and draw valid conclusions that show understanding and insight.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under critical time frames and work on multiple assignments.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly, with keen attention to detail and follow-up.
- 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 company/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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of experience in a planning or buying role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel
- Advanced understanding of retail math
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret data and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under critical time frames
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
United Legwear & Apparel Co. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of apparel, legwear, bodywear, and accessories, partnering with many recognizable brands.
