Sales Jobs in Maywood, CA

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The Retirement Plan Advisor assists individuals in achieving a successful retirement and planning their financial future through group and individual presentations to new and existing defined contribution 401(k)/(a), 403(b), and/or Government 457 plan participants across all plan sizes. This role uses data-driven, analytical thinking to lead impactful conversations with participants, meets client service level agreements and achieves annual targets as assigned. This position will also assist the Relationship Management team in effectively establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders within the territory assigned.

This Advisor will work with plan participants on the West Coast and bilingual Spanish skills are required.

Occasional travel is required between Colorado and California.

What you will do

• Conduct Retirement Readiness Reviews, as well as other individual meetings and group presentations, with targeted participants using consultative expertise to improve retirement outcomes

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders for each location within assigned territory or for assigned employer-sponsored plans

• Conduct one-on-one virtual and on-site group meeting by using various technologies in a professional manner

• Manage meeting schedule, including travel booking

• Create and execute dynamic business plans and tactics to drive positive retirement income objectives for participants

• Document interactions in Salesforce and collect required information to adhere to guidelines for regulatory compliance

• Achieve plan level and individual goals to help achieve service level agreements and business results

• Participate in client meetings, sales finals, or other external meetings as needed

• Work collaboratively across internal service and management teams to improve effectiveness

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree

• 3 – 5 years relevant financial services experience

• Spanish bilingual skills required

• Strong presentation skills required

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams required

• Strategic thinker who can work independently required

• Strong relationship building and territory management skills required

• FINRA Series 6, 63, 65 registrations required within established timeline; current FINRA registrations strongly preferred

• FINRA fingerprinting required upon hire

What will set you apart

• Working knowledge of Salesforce preferred

• Working knowledge of building blocks for successful retirement planning preferred

• Basic understanding of defined contribution plans preferred

• Practical experience providing high-level, consultative client interactions preferred

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What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Summary

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the growing Commerce team as a Manager. In this role you will be responsible for managing Sr. Associates & Associates and supporting in the development, planning, buying, executing and measuring media plans for designated shopper/commerce media clients. You will support the Associate Director/Director in the strategic and tactical development of each retail plan. You'll work closely with national Planning and Buying teams to allow for holistic Commerce media function.

The Commerce team is a specialty group that focuses on the planning, buying, execution and measurement of Commerce media. Commerce media is any specific media elements that are retailer focused/tagged. This can be in-store signage such as a coupon machine or shelfblade, a billboard driving shoppers to a Walmart store, digital ads (search, display, OLV/STV, etc) on Amazon or site via managed or self service, tapping influencers that support certain retailers or working with shoppable technology companies to ensure ease of conversion. The team supports client's commerce/shopper/customer marketing teams-our end goal measuring product sales both online and in-store.

Who You Are

A passionate and driven professional, you excel at translating client business objectives at the senior level into Commerce daily tactical execution, to drive sales online and in-store. You're ready to challenge the status quo to produce world-class campaigns for high profile brands and take pride in your ability to clearly articulate the outcomes of the tactics and the strategy to the client as the day-to-day client lead. You thrive in a multi-functional role and enjoy training and coaching team members to ensure flawless tactical execution.

Retail Media Knowledge

o Knowledge of multiple retail media networks & their platforms, may include Amazon, Walmart, Roundel, Kroger, etc.

o Seasoned experience with self-service search platforms for both retailer specific (e.g. WMC, Roundel Media Studio, etc.) as well as aggregators (e.g. Criteo, Citrus, Pacvue, Skai, etc.)

o Comfortable and knowledgeable with D2C platforms (e.g. Google, Bing, Shopping, etc.)

o Understands individual RMN capabilities across tactic, targeting, reporting methodology, etc.

* Account Management & Strategy

o Active participant in development, presentation, management and measurement of omnichannel commerce media programs and defines program objectives and strategies consistent with brand marketing objectives

o Ensures strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation

o Participates in and guides Senior Associate during campaign buildout inclusive of keywords/targeting. Coaches Senior Associate campaign creation and search strategy to get best plan for client

o Takes learnings from previous campaigns and apply to next campaign

o Proactively identifies growth opportunities and shares ideas for potential test and learns

o Delivers an effective detailed media plan, inclusive of tactics, audiences, flighting, KPIs, etc. that drives client performance

o Contributes to the creation of client ready materials (e.g. presentations, reporting, etc) and delivers client communications

o Serves as first check for client documents ensuring accuracy and ease of understanding information

o Ability to tailor client presentations to the audience (i.e. Senior Level vs. Junior Level)

o Supports in establishing and implementing best practices within client accounts

o Ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action and escalating as needed

o Anticipates, recognizes, and clearly defines problems using various techniques to systematically analyze, weigh alternatives and propose solutions

o Work with Senior Associate to update any status documents and timelines whether internal or client facing. Responsible for ensuring all tasks are captured and tracking toward completion

o Implements team and client centric processes to ensure accuracy of all deliverables (e.g. client documents, budget stewardship/management/client billing), improve overall team performance and minimize risk of human error through consistent implementation of QA guardrails

* Execution

o Supervises buying process and stewardship for media programs to ensure original objectives are being met

* Oversees and participates when needed in daily campaign & budget management including optimizations

o Oversees and assists Senior Associate with building campaigns within relevant search platforms. Responsible for ensuring campaigns are built out correctly within platform

o Oversees coordination of creative assets between client, creative agencies and partners

* Provides copy ideas for specific campaigns when appropriate

o Monitors pacing to ensure delivery is appropriate and aligned to campaign flighting for both managed and self service campaigns

o Measures media performance at all stages to ensure original objectives and strategies are being met to client satisfaction

o Development, execution and testing across campaign variables that create client specific insight and drive future testing opportunities

o Oversees analysis and reporting of data on daily/weekly/bi-weekly/monthly & ad-hoc basis

* Supports Senior Associate with pulling data from self service platforms as needed

* Turns insights into long term action by highlighting clear flow of cause, effect and next steps

o Maintains client and industry benchmarks for point of comparison when evaluating campaign performance

o Responsible for assisting Senior Associate in clearing billing with finance team

* Relationships

o Oversees day-to-day relationship with media partners and leads negotiation of commerce media for specific programs, where applicable

o Works cross-functionally with national planning & investment, ad operations, product, reporting, analytics, finance and other groups across the account

o Maintains client relationships and ensures timely creation & delivery of work

o Assists in managing team performance to achieve desired results based on defined roles and responsibilities for the Associates & Senior Associates

* Training/Development

o Ensures knowledge sharing across internal teams, open communication & provides thought leadership

o Identifies & builds functional expertise or knowledge in a relevant, unique & specific media area, including commerce media expertise

o Aware of knowledge level and experience of Senior Associates and Associates. Ability to spend extra time where needed to develop direct reports

* Industry Knowledge

o Seeks out information to remain current on media trends and shares with team members with relevant implications/potential opportunities

o Understands client business objectives and connections to day to day work

o Support team in development of thought leadership and innovation deliverables

* Strong working knowledge of commerce industry and platforms including major retailers and supporting technology (e.g. Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Roundel, Pacvue, Skai, Criteo, Citrus, etc.)

* Proven knowledge of media planning & planning with use of research tools and resources

* Proven ability to understand high level client goals and how they translate into commerce strategies

* Proven experience in writing and presenting relevant information to client audience

o Can carry conversations with clients easily

* Knowledge with industry tools such as MediaTools, Prisma, etc

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

* 3+ years of working experience required, with 1+ years experience in a people manager role; strong ability to delegate, train, and support direct reports

* 2+ years of commerce experience working across multiple retailers preferred

* Experience in web analytics, ad tracking and other biddable media (e.g. paid search)

* Ability to manage team, both upwards and downwards, to ensure cross team communication

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven problem-solving ability

* Self- sufficient and proactive

* Project management; effectively managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Time management and project management skills are critical

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and excellent quantitative analysis skills

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Role Overview

Fashion brand SELKIE is seeking an Office Manager & Executive Support role is a highly trusted, detail-driven position responsible for ensuring seamless daily office operations while providing dedicated executive support to the Creative Director. This role acts as a central connective force across teams, vendors, and leadership—balancing operational rigor with discretion, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.

Office Operations & Compliance

• Open and close the office daily; manage access, security, and general readiness
• Oversee janitorial services, cyc wall maintenance, water service, and office vendors
• Maintain compliance with fire, health, and safety regulations
• Organize and maintain compliance documentation for inspections and audits
• Ensure the office environment is clean, organized, stocked, and operational at all times

Event & Meeting Coordination

• Support fittings, merchandising meetings, and photoshoots with catering and logistics
• Manage setup and breakdown for meetings, internal events, and special activations
• Coordinate VIP courier services and time-sensitive deliveries
• Support sample sales and event-day execution logistics

Executive & Personal Support (Creative Director)

• Serve as day-to-day executive assistant to the Creative Director
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and shifting priorities
• Coordinate errands, deliveries, and special orders
• Draft, proof, and organize communications, agendas, notes, and recaps
• Arrange travel and manage changes in real time
• Track gifts, thank-yous, and VIP RSVPs
• Manage reimbursements and ensure accurate expense coding
• Build micro-timelines and coordinate vendors for projects, shoots, and shows

Finance & Administration

• Track office budgets and expenses
• Submit expense reports and process vendor invoices
• Ensure financial documentation is accurate and submitted on time

Cross-Departmental Liaison

• Act as a bridge between Design, Production, E-Commerce, and Office Operations
• Proactively anticipate needs and remove blockers for the Creative Director
• Maintain a running list of open action items and ensure follow-through to completion

Key Skills & Attributes

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, polished, and discreet
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains confidentiality and executive poise
• Strong problem-solving skills with consistent follow-through

Pay - this role is $24/hr, full-time

Job Title: Entry-Level Merchandising Assistant (Jewelry Industry)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.00

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Merchandising Assistant with basic knowledge of jewelry products to support our growing wholesale team. This role is ideal for someone familiar with jewelry styles, materials, and trends who is looking to build a career in merchandising within the wholesale industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with product assortment, selection, and inventory tracking
• Maintain accurate product data including SKUs, descriptions, and pricing
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate restocking with vendors and production
• Support order follow-ups and vendor communication
• Analyze sales trends and prepare reports using Excel
• Help organize and merchandise jewelry collections (rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.)
• Ensure accuracy in product details such as materials, finishes, and classifications
• Assist with showroom setup or customer presentations as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework a plus)
• Basic knowledge of jewelry (materials, styles, or wholesale/retail experience required)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP a plus)
• Good communication and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Experience in wholesale or retail jewelry
• Familiarity with materials such as stainless steel, sterling silver, gold plating, gemstones, etc.
• Experience with inventory systems
• Understanding of SKU systems and product categorization

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunities for growth within the company
• On-the-job training provided

How to Apply

Please submit your resume through LinkedIn. We’re looking for someone eager to grow with our team in the wholesale jewelry industry.

$25-30 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Studio & Equipment Operations Manager with experience in film and photo production environments to oversee daily operations for the Saniset Fleet Offices. The ideal candidate is willing to jump in where needed for last-minute equipment orders and has a proven track record in managing studio equipment and on-location productions, growing revenue, optimizing workflows, and working in a fast-paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring equipment is prepared in time for rental pick-ups and inspections.
• Manage inventory control, maintenance schedules, transportation, and on-time delivery/return of gear.
• Lead the rental functions for our Clean Tech IE Mobile Battery Units, EV Pass Vans, Chargers, and mobile battery equipment.
• Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols for equipment handling, warehouse operations, and on-set practices to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing operations team, providing training on equipment, software systems, and best practices to drive efficiency and professional growth.
• Maintain and expand relationships with producers, photographers, production managers, digital techs, and other key clients to drive repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with sales and business development teams to expand client base, introduce new product and service offerings, and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Implement and refine inventory management and rental management software workflows to improve accuracy, visibility, and turnaround times.
• Monitor operational KPIs (utilization, turn times, revenue per square foot, equipment ROI) and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity and revenue.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex rental, logistics, and technical issues, proposing creative, production-friendly solutions under tight deadlines.- Serve as the primary "fixer" for Tier 1 equipment issues (basic mechanical repairs, cable maintenance, and troubleshooting) to minimize downtime.- Jump into the warehouse or onto the fleet line during peak times to assist with last-minute orders or equipment inspections.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in studio operations, equipment rentals, or production services within film, television, or commercial photography.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-studio facilities and/or large-scale photo/film locations, including scheduling, client coordination, and operational oversight.
• Hands-on experience with grip, electric, and lighting equipment, with the ability to recommend appropriate gear packages and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Proven history of driving revenue growth, expanding client bases, and negotiating favorable vendor terms and discounts.
• Strong background in budgeting, cost control, and capital expenditure planning for equipment and facilities.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams in warehouse, rentals, or studio environments, with an emphasis on collaboration and coaching.
• Proficiency with inventory management and rental management software; ability to optimize digital workflows and train staff on systems.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to conduct walkthroughs, present solutions, and maintain long-term relationships.
• Solid understanding of safety standards, risk assessment, and compliance in production and warehouse environments.

Preferred Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Film, Photography, or related arts/production discipline, is preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building or scaling a department from early stage to seven-figure revenue.
• Track record of introducing new equipment lines, services, or operational capabilities that respond to evolving industry demands.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational problem-solving in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Advancement

• Structured Advancement: This role includes a formal 90-day and 180-day performance roadmap.
• KPI-Driven Increases: We believe in rewarding impact. We will recalibrate your compensation at these milestones based on successfully meeting specific operational benchmarks related to fleet readiness, asset management, and department efficiency.

Who You Are:

As a DC Planning & Reporting Senior Analyst you will be responsible for facilitating effective decision-making and business operational performance by analyzing metrics and designing reports that impact the planning and distribution center operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams for data gathering and analysis, help develop end-user performance reporting to drive improvement opportunities across the supply chain and DC Operations.

The role will be very hands on and entrepreneurial and requires past experience in analytics and warehousing. You are empowered in this role to drive operational performance improvements - identify problems, work with appropriate teams and individuals to determine solutions, and implement those solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Guide business process sessions, foster problem-solving, and conduct analyses with stakeholders. Articulate the outcomes effectively to senior leadership.
• Responsible for leading and driving cross-functional alignment within flow, KPI visualizations, labor planning and actualization to plans, ensuring financial goals are met.
• Establish operational and cross-functional partnerships to strengthen business and strategic project initiatives. Analyze system, operational data, and flow to proactively identify solutions and improvement opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Analyze and assist in the business planning process from a financial perspective for operations: budgeting, target setting, review KPI’s, forecasting, and analysis.
• Collaborate with the Information Technology team to address system issues and document business technical requirements for identified process improvements.
• Manage the extraction and analytics of large data sets to proactively identify improvement opportunities and/or unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Develop comprehensive labor plans and scenarios in collaboration with finance, facilities, human resources, and operation teams.
• Field operation requests: develop technical requirements, and/or write SQL to produce desired report/metric/dashboard in MicroStrategy, Power BI or Tableau.
• Anticipate and address operational and strategic requirements proactively, while innovatively improving and creating new metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to empower effective decision-making.
• Establish strong working relationships across all levels to ensure comprehensive project satisfaction and to effectively manage expectations related to functionality and deliverables.

You'll Need to Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Info systems or related disciplines.
• 3-5 years of experience developing business and/or technology solutions and managing multiple technical consulting projects.
• Ability to read/write SQL
• Experience with Reporting Systems such as Power BI, Tableau, and Microstrategy
• Microsoft Excel expertise
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex information and communicate compellingly to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Nice to Have - Experience with Warehouse and Labor Management Systems, preferably Manhattan

We'd Love to See:

• Analytical and modeling skills as well as the ability to communicate complex ideas and datasets graphically.
• Ability and flexibility to work with multiple systems and produce coherent and exhaustive reporting.
• Excellent critical thinking, project management, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of intellectual curiosity combined with a results-driven mindset.
• Highly self-motivated and strong problem-solving skills including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to combine strong quantitative skills with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think pragmatically and drive execution of concepts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

MK Perks:

• Generous Personal and Vacation Days
• Internal Mobility
• Cross-brand Discount
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Paid Parental leave
• 401k Match

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

About Us:

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience.

At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry.

The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children.

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for introducing and operating brand merchants, large retailers, and e-commerce platforms worldwide, to increase the business scale and market share of JD's imported products.

2. Responsible for following up on the achievement of key indicators such as daily GMV, profit, and net profit.

3. Responsible for negotiating with suppliers, communicating business plans, formulating reasonable marketing plans and product sales plans, and striving for support in marketing resources and expenses from suppliers.

4. Responsible for expanding new suppliers globally, managing, evaluating, and replacing suppliers, and maintaining the supplier system and relationships.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above, with 2-5 years of experience in the retail industry, fast-moving consumer goods companies, import and export trade, or investment promotion related fields;

2. Possess certain business acumen, good at seizing market opportunities, and have good data analysis skills;

3. Willing to take on challenges, with a strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, and teamwork spirit, and strong ability to withstand pressure;

TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

Full-Time | On-Site | Gardena & Los Alamitos, CA | $100,000 – $130,000 DOE

TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK are sister divisions of Tool Components, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1956.

TCI Precision Metals, headquartered in Gardena, CA, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Machine-Ready Blanks—precision-ground and milled aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper products that eliminate material prep for machine shops and OEMs nationwide.

E-Z LOK, based in Los Alamitos, CA, is a well-known brand of threaded inserts for metal, wood, and plastic—including the E-Z LOK™ solid wall, E-Z Coil™, E-Z Knife™, E-Z Hex™, E-Z Sonic™, and E-Z Press™ product lines—sold through a nationwide distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Both divisions hold ISO 9001 certification, and TCI additionally holds AS9100 certification. Together, they serve industries including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and general manufacturing.

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement across both TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Owner/President. You will split your time between both facilities—primarily based at TCI in Gardena with approximately one day per week at the E-Z LOK facility in Los Alamitos. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, day-to-day purchasing, inventory optimization, supplier management, and cost reduction for both operations. The right person combines sharp negotiation skills with deep knowledge of metals and manufactured components supply chains, and is comfortable working across two distinct product lines and ERP environments. This is a high-impact role with real visibility—your decisions will directly affect margins, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency across the entire organization.

•       Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, metal distributors, and component suppliers across both TCI and E-Z LOK product lines

•       Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness

•       Research, identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials, threaded insert components, packaging, and other supplies

•       Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, freight terms, and consignment or exclusivity arrangements

•       Develop backup sourcing and disaster recovery strategies to ensure supply continuity for both divisions

•       Oversee daily purchasing of raw materials, MRO items, packaging, and other supplies for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

•       Ensure accurate order quantities, pricing, due dates, and vendor confirmations

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

•       Help set and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, safety stock, and order policies for both divisions

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

•       Coordinate buys based on demand forecasts, customer orders, production schedules, and seasonality

•       Support cycle count and inventory accuracy efforts where purchasing impacts inventory health

•       Work closely with production, planning, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams at both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules without interruption at either facility

•       Prioritize purchases for urgent jobs, stockouts, and customer commitments

•       Communicate supply risks, delays, and allocation issues early and proactively

•       Coordinate with quality on supplier corrective actions and vendor quality issues

•       Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements (including AS9100 for TCI’s aerospace work)

•       Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, conflict minerals declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance records as applicable

•       Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, alternate sourcing, consolidation, and value analysis across both divisions

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

•       Maintain accurate item and vendor purchasing data in the ERP systems (NetSuite & Epicor) for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and update lead times, costs, supplier records, and purchasing parameters

•       Leverage ERP/MRP outputs to plan and manage purchasing activity

•       Report on open POs, late deliveries, supplier scorecards, inventory position, and savings across both divisions

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

•       Review POs for accuracy, detail, and lead time alignment

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

•       Reduce spend significantly, YOY, for both companies in the first year on comparable volume

•       Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) metrics across both divisions

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

•       7–10+ years of purchasing experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution

•       Deep knowledge of metal raw materials (aluminum plate and sheet, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) and/or manufactured component supply chains including mills, service centers, and distributors

•       Proven track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers

•       Strong ERP proficiency—experience with NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

•       Solid understanding of MRP logic, inventory management principles, and demand planning

•       Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and vendor qualification processes

•       High attention to detail with strong analytical skills and comfort working with data

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

•       Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment

•       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

•       Experience in aerospace or defense supply chains with familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

•       Experience with e-commerce and distribution-based purchasing models

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

•       Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

•       A stable, family-owned company with nearly 70 years of history and strong values

•       Direct access to ownership and the ability to make a real impact across two thriving businesses

•       A collaborative, no-nonsense team environment where your work matters

Company: Always Alpha

Always Alpha is a modern talent management firm fully focused on the limitless potential of women's sports. Founded by Olympic legend Allyson Felix and led by CEO Cosette Chaput, the first-of-its-kind firm is designed to elevate athletes, broadcasters, coaches and change-makers who are breaking barriers, owning their voices and creating a better future on and off the field of play. Always Alpha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Position Overview:

Always Alpha is seeking motivated, curious and entrepreneurial Summer Interns to support Business Development, Events and Cross-Media strategic initiatives during a critical growth phase.

This is a high-impact, hands-on internship designed for candidates interested in women’s sports, evolving media, brand partnerships and entrepreneurship. Interns will work closely with senior leadership and talent managers, contributing directly to revenue-generating initiatives, event strategy and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Project

• Lead concepting, development and execution of key strategic summer-long projects culminating in final team presentations to leadership

Business Development & Sales Support

• Assist in building, maintaining and tracking sales opportunities, partnership pipelines and active conversations 
• Research and identify brand partners aligned with major cultural and sports moments
• Support outbound pitching efforts, proposal development and follow-ups

Events & Corporate Hospitality

• Support planning and development of events and corporate hospitality experiences
• Assist with guest list curation, brand research and pitch materials
• Support development of event concepts tied to cultural moments (US Open, WNBA All Star, NWSL Finals, etc.)
• Provide execution support before and during key events

Media & Content Growth

• Assist with content planning and calendars across social, digital and emerging media
• Research women’s sports creators, media opportunities and platform trends
• Support growth experiments and audience-building initiatives
• Support Alpha affiliate platforms 

Ideal Candidate

• A strong advocate for women’s sports with a clear understanding of the sports and media landscape
• Entrepreneurial self starter who thrives in a fast paced, startup environment
• Passionate about storytelling, brand building and creating meaningful moments for talent
• Interested in business development, partnerships, events and entrepreneurship
• Highly organized, proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams at once
• Clear and confident communicator with strong attention to detail and follow through
• Curious, collaborative and eager to learn
• Excited to take ownership and ask thoughtful questions
• Comfortable navigating a fast moving environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is part of the work
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team

Requirements

• Rising senior or recent college graduate
• Strong interest in women’s sports, media, marketing and business
• Experience with research, presentations or content creation is a plus
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Notion, Canva and social platforms preferred

Details

• Location: Los Angeles or New York City
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Compensation: $17/hour, 32 hours per week