Inventory Assistant Jobs
Inventory Assistant jobs are open across retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and warehousing, from entry-level stockroom roles to lead inventory and cycle-count specialist positions, with specializations in receiving, purchasing support, and ERP data entry. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in inventory assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required by most employers
- Experience operating barcode scanners and handheld inventory devices
- Proficiency in inventory management or ERP software systems
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail for cycle counts and stock reconciliation
- Forklift certification preferred for warehouse and distribution settings
Tips for Your Inventory Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to inventory software
List every inventory management system you've used, whether it's an ERP platform, barcode scanning software, or a spreadsheet-based tracking system. Hiring managers often filter resumes for specific tool names before they read anything else.
Quantify your stock accuracy results
Employers want to know you can run a cycle count without discrepancies. If you've maintained a certain accuracy rate or reduced shrink, put that outcome on your resume in concrete terms, even if the number is modest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists inventory assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by physical environment
Inventory assistant roles differ sharply between cold-storage facilities, retail backrooms, and office-based purchasing teams. When searching, check the job description for environment details and confirm you meet any required forklift, OSHA, or lifting specifications before you apply.
Prep for practical scenario questions
Interviewers often ask how you'd handle a receiving discrepancy or a missing SKU under a deadline. Walk through your actual process step by step, naming the systems you'd use and who you'd escalate to, rather than giving a vague overview.
Negotiate schedule flexibility upfront
Many inventory assistant roles include rotating shifts, overnight counts, or holiday coverage. Clarify shift expectations during the offer conversation rather than after you accept, so both sides are aligned before your start date.
Inventory Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most inventory assistants?
The most active employers for inventory assistants right now are HOKALI, Jabil, and HAP Alaska-Yukon, and the most openings are in California, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, healthcare systems, and logistics providers consistently post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many inventory assistant jobs are remote?
About 15% of inventory assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most stock and receiving work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are purchasing support, inventory data entry, and demand planning coordination roles.
How do you become an inventory assistant?
Start by building familiarity with stock control basics, including receiving, labeling, cycle counting, and reconciling discrepancies. Getting comfortable with at least one ERP or inventory management system strengthens your application considerably. A high school diploma is the standard entry requirement, and any hands-on experience in a stockroom, warehouse, or retail backroom, even part-time, makes you a competitive candidate.
How do you get hired as an inventory assistant with little or no experience?
Focus on roles in retail or small warehouses that list inventory tasks as part of a broader position, since those employers train on the job. Highlight transferable skills like data entry accuracy, attention to detail, and any physical labor experience. Volunteering to help with stock counts at a current or previous job, then listing that on your resume, closes the experience gap faster than most candidates expect.
What does the inventory assistant interview process look like?
Most employers run one or two rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your familiarity with stock systems and physical requirements. An in-person interview typically includes a walkthrough of the facility and scenario questions about handling receiving errors or inventory shortages. Some employers ask you to complete a brief data-entry accuracy exercise before or during the interview.
Where can I find and apply to inventory assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to inventory assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience, background, and preferred work environment, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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