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Senior Manager, Material Planning
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
New York, NY 1 day ago

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Donna Karan, DKNY, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.


The Senior Manager – Material Planning is a key role within the Planning Team, responsible for overseeing the planning of short- and long-term product requirements in support of the Master Production Schedule. This role evaluates inventory levels and demand across multiple domestic and international locations, balancing requirements and financial considerations to align with company objectives. The Senior Manager also partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate receipt of inventory, while effectively managing excess and obsolescent materials, and provides leadership and guidance to two direct reports.


This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.


Responsibilities:

  • Own purchasing of materials using the Material Replenishment Planning as needed for production and in accordance with supply parameters
  • Determine and maintain supply parameters such as lead times and Minimum Order Quantities to ensure efficient outputs
  • Management of component versions to ensure accurate work orders and stock usage
  • Confirm material availability to create production orders that support service objectives, inclusive of required stock transfers
  • Utilize capacity planning, economic order quantity evaluation to ensure a smoother supply chain
  • Review material shortages preventing order conversion and follow up with appropriate suppliers to expedite deliveries
  • Manage exceptions and deviations from the plan as needed by advancing or adjusting supplier orders
  • Track and maintain purchase orders to always ensure accuracy
  • Engage in efforts that support inventory reconciliation and evaluation of inventory health
  • Communicate material supply issues to Supply Planning
  • Participation in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions or new product launches to ensure timely transitions in material and production flow
  • Achieve in-stock and inventory goals
  • Approve supplier purchase orders in accordance with company targets and guidelines
  • Oversee movement of material within location network
  • Lead supply chain projects and initiatives that will enhance planning and inventory process and results
  • Supervise, mentor and coach direct reports (Coordinator, Planner or Manager-level)
  • Recognize opportunities and take initiative to develop or redevelop processes accordingly


Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience within material/component planning and supply chain
  • 1+ years of experience managing direct reports
  • Prior working experience within the Beauty or CPG industry required


Required Skills

  • Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver), the integration of organization, system, and process enterprise wide, and the importance of Master Data in the overall effectiveness and operation of the Supply Chain
  • Strong technical (MRP, Office, Outlook, etc.) and interpersonal communication skills
  • The ability to work independently with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation; comfortable and credible with both internal and external partners
  • Self-starter who will thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Possess a strong sense of urgency and ability to multi-task and pivot


We Offer:

  • The salary range for this position is $125,000 – $150,000 annually, commensurable with skills, experience, and qualifications
  • Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
  • Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
  • Paid time off policies including vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days
  • 401K plus company match
  • Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
  • An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
  • Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
  • A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability


Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Materials Planning Manager
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Manitowoc, WI 1 day ago

*This role is On-site to local candidates*


Position Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory control, and material flow to support production in a heavy metal fabrication, generator enclosures and related components space. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, fabricated components and purchased parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels, controlling costs, formulating production schedules and supporting on-time delivery to customers.

The Materials Manager works closely with production, engineering, quality and suppliers to ensure materials meet specifications and are available to support fabrication, welding, machining, finishing and assembly operations.


Key Responsibilities:

Material Planning & Production Support

  • Develop and manage material requirements to support production schedules for generator enclosures and heavy fabricated assemblies.
  • Coordinate with production planning and scheduling to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing demand.
  • Monitor material shortages and implement corrective actions to prevent production delays.
  • Manage systems to maintain accurate demand forecasts and inventory levels.

Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Oversee purchasing of raw materials including steel sheet, plate, structural components, hardware, electrical components and outsourced fabrication services.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery and consistent quality.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules with key suppliers.

Scheduling & Material Flow

  • Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, material handling, storage and internal distribution to production.
  • Ensure efficient movement of materials through fabrication, welding, finishing and assembly processes.
  • Implement best practices for material staging and kitting to support manufacturing efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and material handling standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on material specifications and supplier qualification.
  • Support new product introductions and engineering changes affecting material requirements.
  • Work with finance to manage inventory valuation and cost control initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and implement improvements in material flow, supplier performance, and inventory management.
  • Support lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction efforts.
  • Track and report key performance metrics such as inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, and material availability.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business or related experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in metal fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or industrial equipment manufacturing strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory control, and production planning.
  • Experience sourcing raw metals, fabricated components, and industrial parts.
  • Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Experience supporting fabrication processes such as laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, paint and assembly.
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Materials Planner / Account Manager
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Portage, IN 1 day ago

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.



ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders, and overseeing the efficient flow of materials to meet customer demand. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient plant operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Relationship Management

  • Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers
  • Understand customer needs, preferences, and expectations to provide personalized service
  • Ensure customer reports and information are accurate and communicated to customer in a timely fashion
  • Interface into customer reporting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle for scheduling, production, -most times by lot control), shipping, receiving, and managing procurement of customer owned raw materials for specific customer assigned
  • Assist in new product launches, collaborate with commercialization team, and site team to meet with timelines and other targets
  • Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution

Order Processing

  • Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
  • Verify order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules
  • Prepare job files and project specifications for internal processing and manufacturing for specific customer assigned
  • Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available

Material Inventory Management

  • Participate in material planning process
  • Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves
  • Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
  • Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels

Supply Chain Coordination

  • Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and ingredients
  • Oversee the supply of raw and packaging materials (whether customer or organization owned) for the facility to include new production to meet production schedules
  • Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers

Problem-Solving

  • Identify and address customer-related supply chain issues promptly and effectively
  • Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, or quality concerns in collaboration with relevant teams

Communication

  • Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding order status, changes, and potential issues
  • Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to convey customer requirements and expectations

Negotiation and Contract Management

  • Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers
  • Manage contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with terms and conditions

Data Analysis

  • Utilize data and analytics to track order performance, customer buying patterns, and inventory levels
  • Provide insights to management for strategic decision-making

Quality Focus

  • Ensure that materials and products meet quality control standards before delivery to customers
  • Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within customer material account management
  • Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
  • Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
  • Perform other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field

Minimum Experience

  • Four plus (4+) years of experience in purchasing or material planning, purchasing, materials management
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Demonstrated track record in improving inventory accuracy, driving inventory reduction strategies and reducing premium freight
  • Strong Math and Typing Skills
  • Basic level of business acumen, strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation
  • Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner
  • Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Nulogy, Tableau, etc.
  • Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Vendor/Contractor Management
  • Metric Development
  • Ability to identify and propose potential solutions to production
  • Demonstrated Understanding of Materials Management


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Materials Planner
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
San Antonio, TX 8 hours ago

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Materials Planner to join our team. This position will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials to meet production schedules and customer demands. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, coordination with the customer for shipping finished goods and collaborating with various departments to optimize material availability and minimize production delays. This is a stand-alone position that will report to VP of Business Development & Strategic Projects for the ‘demand planning’ aspect.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) systems to ensure accurate and timely procurement of materials.
  • Monitor inventory levels and forecast future material needs based on production schedules and sales forecasts.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Use of ERP (SAP) to process goods receipt for all materials coming into the facility / ensuring all postings are up to date and accurate.
  • Collaborate with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to optimize material flow and reduce lead times.
  • Analyze and report on inventory performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate records of material transactions and update inventory management systems.
  • Coordinate with customers for outward material shipments per the customer requirement
  • Ensure accurate documentation (invoice / packing slides / markings on finished goods etc.) as per customer requirements
  • Use of customer portals to upload requirement shipping documents
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning processes and efficiency.
  • Perform other related duties as directed.
  • Day to day demand planning analysis with customer and level numbers for smooth operations.


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory management principles.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent use of Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency in using ERP systems (Preferred SAP) for material planning / scheduling / forecasting / invoicing and production planning.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM or CSCP).
  • Masters in Industrial engineering (beneficial for production planning process).
  • Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Materials Planner or in a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Industrial engineering background
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Sr. Category Manager - Raw Materials
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Chicago, IL 8 hours ago

Senior Category Manager - Raw Materials

Hybrid | Chicago, Dallas, Nashville or major operating hubs

Our client is seeking a Senior Category Manager - Raw Materials to own one of the most critical and high‑visibility spend categories across their building materials business.

This is a high‑influence role with direct exposure to senior leadership, major global suppliers, and a rapidly expanding North American footprint. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, excel at negotiation and supplier strategy, and want to shape the future of a multibillion‑dollar supply chain, this opportunity is for you.


What You'll Do

  • Lead sourcing strategy for $400M in raw materials spend and influence a broader $700M chemical and metals portfolio.
  • Drive cost savings, supply stability, and total cost of ownership improvements across critical "A‑category" materials.
  • Build, qualify, and expand a resilient global supply base, including reshoring and supplier growth in the US., Mexico, and Canada.
  • Own high‑stakes negotiations, RFQs, supplier selection, and long‑term agreements.
  • Monitor global market trends, cost drivers, and supply risk; deliver insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Partner closely with plant operations, R&D, finance, marketing, and legal to support production continuity and innovation.
  • Support rapid business growth, including integrating new suppliers and materials from upcoming M&A activity.
  • Enhance supplier performance through audits, development programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Utilize SAP and procurement systems to maintain accurate data, contracts, and material setups.


What You Bring

  • 8-10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in chemical or raw material sourcing.
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
  • Strong negotiation capabilities with a proven record of cost savings and commercial excellence.
  • Global sourcing experience, ideally including reshoring and supply base expansion.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Experience in building materials, chemicals, automotive, or related industries is a plus.
  • Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.


Why This Role Is a Big Deal

  • You'll oversee the most critical and highest‑impact material category in the company.
  • Significant organizational growth is underway (both organic and M&A) with a fast track toward larger leadership roles (including potential Director opportunities).
  • High visibility across procurement, operations, and senior executive teams.
  • Opportunity to directly influence a multibillion‑dollar business targeting transformational expansion in the next 18 months.


Work Environment & Travel

  • Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite
  • Travel: Heavy during initial onboarding to plant sites, then approx. 20%, including two international trips per year
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Materials Designer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Los Angeles, CA 1 day ago

Our client is looking for a Materials Designer to join their team! This is a 40 hr/week role, hybrid (4 days onsite) in Los Angeles, CA. 

Top Must-Haves: 
- Highly organized Adobe suite fluency, knowledge of adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop 
- Advanced Knowledge of footwear materials design in performance and lifestyle 
- Advanced Knowledge of apparel materials design in performance and lifestyle 
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 
- Able to upkeep material database across multiple interfaces. Ex: Aurora, Miro, Excel 
- Basic knowledge of brief creation for new material developments 

Nice to haves: 
- Advanced knowledge of footwear and apparel materials for both performance and lifestyles product
- Footwear and apparel experience 
- Collaborative personality and attitude Strong communication skills

Responsibilities:

The nature of the work is focused on contributing to the development of innovative and visually appealing materials for various projects. 

- Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of products, structures, or visual presentations. 
- Collaborate with project teams to understand design requirements and functional specifications. 
- Research and select materials based on their properties, durability, and aesthetic qualities. 
- Utilize design software and tools to create and refine material concepts. 
- Develop prototypes and samples to test and validate the visual and tactile aspects of the materials. 
- Work closely with color scientists and texture specialists to ensure accurate color matching and texture replication. 
- Consider environmental factors and lighting conditions that may impact material appearance. 
- Collaborate with product designers, architects, or engineers to integrate materials seamlessly into the overall design. 
- Consider factors such as form, function, and manufacturing processes. 
- Stay informed about sustainable and eco-friendly materials. 
- Integrate environmentally responsible options into design considerations and recommend alternatives that align with sustainability goals. 
- Conduct tests to assess the performance, durability, and safety of materials. Implement quality control measures to maintain consistency in material properties. 
- Maintain detailed records of material specifications, design processes, and testing results. 
- Create comprehensive documentation for internal reference and regulatory compliance. 
- Work closely with material suppliers and manufacturers. 
- Evaluate material samples from vendors, negotiate pricing, and ensure that selected materials meet quality and design standards. 
- Stay abreast of design trends and emerging materials in relevant industries. 
- Provide insights on innovative materials and design approaches that can elevate projects.

 

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.

Copyright 1999 - 2026. CreativeCircle , Inc. All rights reserved.
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Battery Material Scientist
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
San Diego, CA 15 hours ago

Description

Wildcat Discoveries is looking for a highly motivated Battery Material Scientist to join our team! This position develops research targets, designs research projects, and analyzes data to achieve research goals on time and on budget.


The work environment is demanding, fast-paced, and incredibly exciting. The ideal candidate should be ready to push their limits, as they join a world-class scientific team dedicated to developing and discovering advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries. At Wildcat, the sky's the limit - with the right attitude, work ethic, and quality of work you can blaze your own trail.   


About Us:

Wildcat Discovery Technologies is a materials R&D company located in San Diego, California. Wildcat is focused on the discovery and development of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries following two mutually beneficial paths:

  1. Collaborations & Projects: working with customers to optimize material combinations for improved battery performance
  2. Product Development: developing proprietary battery materials to commercialize next-generation electrodes and electrolytes

Wildcat scientists use a proprietary state-of-the-art high throughput platform (HTP) to synthesize and test thousands of battery materials, each fully formulated and tested in actual cells. Wildcat collaborates with industry leaders around the world to develop promising new materials for new and promising rechargeable and primary battery technologies. At present, Wildcat is expanding both its technical operations and its sales efforts.


Essential Functions:

  • Participate in project teams to develop new and/or improved energy storage materials.
  • Development of research project plans to achieve research goals.
  • Monitor status of research experiments in progress
  • Analyze experimental data and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Lead preparation of research process documentation
  • Represent Wildcat as a technical expert in meetings and at industry events
  • Effectively utilize chemistry support personnel (Research Associates and Laboratory Technicians) to complete research experiments and data analysis on time and on budget.
  • Respect others in the workplace with a professional attitude; be considerate of others with housekeeping, shared equipment; provide a safe working environment for others


Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required  

  • Strong expertise and extensive hands-on experience in inorganic chemistry including synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation or integration of these materials into cells
  • Experience in disordered rocksalt active material development
  • Fluent in electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical     impedance spectroscopy, and common potentiostatic and galvanostatic methods
  • Effective time management in a semi-autonomous environment with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Self-motivated and a team player

Education & Experience

  • Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics or other relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in lithium-ion batteries

Employee Benefits:

  • Generous vacation accrual with 7 day closure at the end of the year 
  • Full health insurance coverage with low employee out of pocket premiums  
  • 401k with company paid match 
  • Annual bonus opportunity 
  • A company culture that values on positivity, meritocracy, collaboration, openness, and innovation 
  • Professional growth with exposure to a fast-developing energy storage industry 


 

Salary range

$110,000 to $155,000/year 

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Lead Footwears Material Designer
✦ New
🏢 Creative Circle
Salary not disclosed
Beaverton, OR 15 hours ago

We are seeking a Lead Footwear Materials Designer to join a highly innovative product creation team focused on performance-driven outdoor footwear. This role plays a key part in shaping the future of functional, durable, and visually compelling material solutions. Ideal candidates are creative problem solvers with deep material knowledge, a passion for the outdoors, and the ability to balance performance, aesthetics, and sustainability in design.

This role works cross-functionally with product designers, material teams, color and graphics, development, engineering, innovation, and various design disciplines. The designer will collaborate with approximately 10 team members and report directly to the Footwear Materials Design Manager. 

Who We're Looking For: 

We are searching for a materials expert who can elevate outdoor footwear through innovative, performance driven design. The ideal teammate is curious, collaborative, open minded, and eager to push the boundaries of what materials can achieve. They excel at translating consumer insights into compelling storytelling, crafting materials that connect emotionally while meeting technical demands.

What You'll Work On: 

As a Lead Footwear Materials Designer, you will: 

-Drive the material design process from concept to commercialization.

-Develop materials that enhance performance, durability, sustainability, and aesthetic impact.

-Explore new technologies, techniques, and material innovations.

-Ensure materials align with the brand's philosophy of functionality and durability in outdoor environments.

-Collaborate with cross functional teams such as engineering, development, research / innovation, testing, costing, marketing, and other design disciplines.

-Build 3D samples, create mockups, and support the visualization of material concepts.

-Contribute to seasonal storytelling, consumer insights, and narrative -driven product design.

-Maintain strong alignment with sustainability goals and eco-friendly material practices.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, Fashion Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Accessory/Furniture/Footwear/Textile Design, or comparable experience.

Experience: 

-3-5 years of relevant materials, textile, or footwear design experience.

-Proven ability to drive material innovation and push design boundaries.

-Strong understanding of outdoor performance requirements and environmental challenges.

-Ability to translate consumer insights into compelling material narratives and executions.

-Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including eco friendly and weatherized material sourcing.

-Experience creating 3D samples and hand built mockups.

-Strong understanding of color, form, human factors, and how materials influence consumer experience.

-High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

-Ability to present concepts clearly and confidently.

-Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

 

Top Must Haves

-Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite

-Deep knowledge of textiles (wovens, leather, knits)

-Strong collaboration skills

-Minimum of 3 - 5 years materials design experience (5 + preferred)

 

Nice to Haves

-Experience with footwear materials specifically

-Experience with knitwear

-Background in outdoor focused products or performance apparel

 

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Email Your Resume In Word To

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.
Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS28-1980227 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.
Alexa Kline - Recruiter, National Delivery

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.

Copyright 1999 - 2026. CreativeCircle , Inc. All rights reserved.
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Materials Handler II
Salary not disclosed
Orlando, FL 2 days ago

Facilities and Business Operations:

The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Please visit us at: or Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

The Opportunity:

Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a Materials Handler II at the UCF Downtown campus. The Materials Handler II is responsible for supporting daily operations by receiving, processing, and delivering materials, supplies, and packages to university departments. This role also maintains the Receiving Bay and assists other Receiving, Stores, and Surplus staff as needed.

Responsibilities:


  • Receive and unload incoming shipments.


  • Verify accuracy of deliveries by comparing packing slips with purchase orders.


  • Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and/or log inventory for processing.


  • Inspect incoming materials for damage or defects and record discrepancies.


  • Notify supervisor and/or recipient of any issues with shipments.


  • Deliver materials and packages to requesting university departments.


  • Obtain authorized signatures for delivered items.


  • Maintain department databases and prepare routine reports.


  • File shipping and receiving records in an organized manner.


  • Operate equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts as needed.


  • Follow all departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards.


  • Ensure proper care and use of tools, equipment, and supplies.


  • Willingness or ability to obtain a forklift certification.


  • Process or notify Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) regarding hazardous or universal waste shipments according to policy.


  • Warehouse & Facility Maintenance.


  • Organize and maintain the "Shop Stock" warehouse, including labeling items with part numbers and pricing when available.


  • Keep the receiving area, warehouse, and service yard clean and orderly.


Additional Duties


  • Assist other Facilities Operations areas during staffing shortages or emergencies.


  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experienceor an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or materials handling in an institutional or industrial setting.


  • Working knowledge of inventory control practices, including sorting, labeling, logging, and tracking materials.


  • Familiarity with using warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies, and forklifts (forklift certification preferred).


  • Experience handling hazardous or universal waste or working within EH&S guidelines.


  • Strong attention to detail when verifying packing slips, purchase orders, and shipment accuracy.


  • Ability tomaintainorganized, clean, and efficient workspaces, including receiving bays and warehouse areas.


The most successful candidates maypossessthe following qualities:


  • Proficiency with basic computer applications and database systems used for inventory, order tracking, and recordkeeping.


  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide courteous, professional service to campus departments.


  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fastpaced environment.


  • Previousexperience in a facilities, operations, orlogisticsdepartment within a university or similar organization.


Health Assessment Required:

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $14 to $17. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:


  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program


  • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays


  • Retirement savings options


  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions


  • Education assistance


  • And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.


Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Operations - Downtown Campus

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$14.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

AM

Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

For general application or posting questions, please email .

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Injection Molding Material Handler
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🏢 Rosti
Salary not disclosed
Clayton, NC 15 hours ago

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the material handler is responsible for supplying molding machines with ample amounts of required materials, ensuring the proper operation of any hopper loaders, hopper dryers, grinders and other related equipment.


  • Interacts with all departments to recommend and help implement solutions to material or secondary equipment related problems and maintain optimum production conditions.
  • Responsible for cleaning and basic maintenance of all support equipment including grinders, hoppers, hopper loaders, and dryers.
  • Responsible for compliance to customer and internal specifications regarding material and work station set-up
  • Completion of all assigned paperwork
  • Awareness and understanding of IQMS data related to job function
  • Responsible for correct labeling procedures for materials and material containers
  • Communication with shift personnel to ensure operation effectiveness and reliability, including inter-shift communications relative to material status and quality issues
  • Adherence to safety standards at all times
  • Participating in Continuous Process Improvement projects
  • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality systems
  • Perform other duties as required



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