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

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 - $50,000.00 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