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Avo Photonics ( ) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.
We seek a diligent, dedicated, and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule to meet project deadlines, keep multiple records, be self-motivated and detail oriented, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.
Specifically:
- Manage Teams responsible for all materials including incoming inspection, inventory (stock room and manufacturing floor), reject control
- Lead and manage the incoming inspection process for all materials and components, ensuring timeliness and compliance with quality standards and specifications
- Communicate issues to Procurement
- Oversee inventory organization and ensure timely distribution of materials on a 24/7 basis
- Manage materials reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
- Understand and control rejected material returned to the inventory room and ensure proper and timely disposition
- Partner with Procurement Manager to return rejected material discovered on production floor
- Support accounting of recovered materials
- Be highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload
Requirements:
- BS in business, accounting, operations, or related discipline
- 10 years experience with management of Materials in a manufacturing environment
- Expertise with an ERP system (SAP preferred)
- 7 years management experience of small teams
- Experience operating within an ISO9001-certified company
- Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills
- Attributes: High attention to detail, organized, able to multitask, personable, motivated, willing to take initiative
Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics because of the referral or through any other means.
Title: Procurement Material Planner
Compensation: $85K–95K
Location: North Phoenix, AZ (85083)
We are seeking a Procurement Material Planner to support a rapidly expanding highly advanced manufacturing operation in North Phoenix.
This is an excellent opportunity for junior career professionals OR new graduates with degrees in supply chain, data science, engineering, or related fields who want to advance their careers in a rapidly growing, innovative industry!
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with global suppliers, analyzing large data sets, and supporting end‑to‑end material planning for high‑volume production.
Position Overview
You will play a key role in ensuring materials arrive on time to support complex manufacturing schedules. This includes planning, forecasting, supplier coordination, and supporting digital transformation initiatives.
The team is growing significantly over the next year, offering strong long‑term growth and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate production forecasts into accurate procurement and material plans
- Manage material availability across multiple categories with long lead times
- Work directly with global suppliers, including frequent coordination with overseas partners
- Analyze large data sets to drive decisions around cost, supply, and delivery
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed
- Support digital procurement tools, analytics, and automation initiatives
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and operations teams
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks for critical materials
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance planning efficiency
Required Experience
- 1–3 years of experience preferred
- New grads with relevant degrees and internship experience will be considered
- Familiarity with global operations or international supplier coordination
- Ability to manage global production lead times (2–3+ months) and high‑volume planning
- Strong analytical, data‑driven approach to problem‑solving
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or high‑tech industries
- Strong understanding of procurement planning and supplier compliance
- Ability to handle large datasets and extract actionable insights from data
- Team‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
Additional Notes
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship
- Candidates MUST be able to work fully on‑site in Phoenix, AZ
- Highly cross‑functional, fast‑paced, and globally integrated environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Income protection programs
- PTO and paid holidays
- Long‑term growth as the planning team continues to expand
Interested in Learning More?
Send your resume to: with the subject line "Procurement Material Planner"
Weekend Shift | Beaver Dam
Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Materials Supervisor is responsible for all internal material flow from incoming receiving/inspection to line side presentation for production including end-of-line pick, pack and ship, de-trashing, all material movements, supermarket sizing and replenishment, and order picking for intra-plant deliveries. Success in this role is defined by driving significant continuous improvement in material handling, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and timely transactional reporting. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in delivery performance (internal and external), cycle count progress, cycle count accuracy, uninterrupted material movement for production lines and efficient use of labor resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 2 years of materials leadership
- 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
- Formal leadership or team development training.
- Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures.
Essential Duties:
- Ensure timely material flow within the facility as well as timely delivery in receiving material from other locations as well as preparation for shipment of parts to other facilities.
- Develop and implement standard process and strategies that enable production efficiency improvements.
- Lead, Supervise, and direct materials staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certification in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators.
- Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations including staging, cycle count, and storage of materials.
- Ensure efficient and accurate materials presentation to support production operations.
- Partner with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs.
- Ensure high level of communication between planning, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction
- Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management best practices including Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Fill Rate.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily material management balancing resource capacity to workload.
- Act as SAP SuperUser within functional area as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
- Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.
- Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
- Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
- Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
- Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group.
- Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
- Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
- Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service.
- Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Supply Manager, Sourcing, Raw & Direct Materials, Manufacturing
Denver CO.
HYBRID
Competitive Salary [about $116K] Bonus, Full & Comprehensive Benefits, World Class Manufacturer
The Category Manager – Direct Materials is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity across s operations. This role leads complex, multi‑facility sourcing initiatives; drives supplier performance and capability development; and partners closely with R&D, Product Management, and operations teams to deliver measurable business results.
- Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Performance
- Develop and execute data‑driven sourcing strategies for resale product categories to improve cost structure, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier value.
- Build and maintain robust should‑cost models to guide negotiations, evaluate pricing proposals, and support long‑term cost optimization.
- Deliver year‑over‑year cost savings through structured negotiations, supplier workshops, competitive bidding, value engineering, and supply‑base rationalization.
- Monitor and report category performance using monthly scorecards, KPIs, and executive‑level updates.
Project & Supplier Management
- Lead multi‑functional project teams—spanning R&D, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Quality—to qualify new suppliers, onboard new products, and support product innovation initiatives.
- Drive supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities, improve quality, and ensure long‑term alignment with business objectives.
- Manage contracts across the resale category, ensuring compliance, performance tracking, and timely renewals.
- Identify and implement process improvements that streamline supply chain operations and eliminate inefficiencies.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary commercial interface for internal stakeholders across facilities, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
- Partner with R&D and Product Managers to evaluate alternative materials, support new product development, and enable sustainable sourcing decisions.
Risk Management & Supply Continuity
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of resale products to facilities by proactively identifying risks, developing contingency plans, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Conduct root‑cause analyses for supply disruptions and lead corrective‑action initiatives in partnership with suppliers and internal teams.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or related experience, 3 of which should be experience sourcing with a major organization.
- CPSM certification desirable.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience with should‑cost modeling and cost‑analysis techniques.
- Strong contract negotiation skills, working knowledge of contract development, contract law.
- Working knowledge of commodity management principles and e‑sourcing tools.
- Experience with SAP/similar ERP system; proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead cross‑functional projects to successful outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presenting to non‑technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, strategic‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Proactive, collaborative approach with openness to feedback, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Experience managing $20M in spend
Contract experience. Sourcing direct materials for a manufacturing company
Candidate Details: 5+ to 7 years’ experience
Seniority Level – Associate/Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Screening Questions:
Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?
Ideal Candidate: Candidate must come from another manufacturing company where they are sourcing raw or direct materials.
CONTACT/SEND RESUME:
Bill Marek - CEO
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WWW.VPRECRUITERS.COM
Scope:
• Handle the following – Receive, unpack, check & verify merchandise/product ensuring accuracy.
• SW tools like SAP, Reynolds and Reynolds, Lightspeed, etc..
• Utilize handheld RF tools to receive merchandise/products into WMS.
• Conduct the following – Stock checks, part # verification, Cycle Count, support physical inventory.
• Consolidate loads as required – Pack, Re-Pack, wrap product for shipping.
• Label parts during put away, picking or shipping process.
• Pick parts for order fulfillment, shipments, scrap requests, etc.
• Ensure orders/shipping materials are accompanied with proper delivery docs: Revised BOL, Manual tag, Packing slip, etc.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures & safety guidelines.
• Perform organization tasks to maintain a clean/safe work environment.
• Cross train to learn other warehouse functions.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or stock items & distribute items to production workers or assembly line.
• Always maintain accuracy, provide required reports, measurements and logs to KPI guidelines.
• Expertise utilizing a warehouse ERP inventory system, Excel, shipping, receiving, safety management, materials handling, data entry, reporting, etc.
Required:
• Experience in the automotive industry in some fashion. Examples are Associates in automotive tech, wholesale parts at dealerships, parts to service, body shop work, military, large automobile manufacturers, etc.
• Experience and comfortability working around technicians.
• Experience and ability working with pallet jacks - Forklifts are not required.
• Experience with basic supply chain skills.
• Experience putting together spreadsheets and tables.
• Willing to put in extra work during down times by organizing the shop, stacking tires, disposing of tires, picking up deliveries, etc.
• Must be comfortable working as a team.
Estimated Min Rate: $20.00
Estimated Max Rate: $30.00/hr+. (Depends on experience)
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
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Category Manager - Raw Materials
Las Vegas, NV (onsite) or Fort Worth, TX
We are currently looking to hire a Category Manager – Raw Materials for our client, a U.S.-based industrial manufacturer supporting advanced manufacturing, electrification, and next-generation technologies. Their materials play a critical role across automation, energy, transportation, and other asset-intensive markets, helping strengthen domestic supply chains.
This role is well suited for an experienced category management or strategic sourcing professional who has supported direct materials or commodity sourcing in industrial environments. As Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical raw materials while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and execute category strategies for raw materials supporting manufacturing and processing operations
- Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract execution
- Analyze market conditions, cost drivers, and supply risks to support informed sourcing decisions
- Develop cost models, total cost of ownership analyses, and business cases to drive value creation
- Partner cross-functionally to forecast demand and support production and capital project requirements
- Manage supplier performance through scorecards, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and mitigate supply risks through contingency planning, dual sourcing, and inventory strategies
- Maintain accurate pricing, supplier, and contract data within procurement and ERP systems
- Prepare and present sourcing strategies, performance metrics, and risk assessments to leadership
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within manufacturing, chemicals, mining, or heavy industrial environments
- Experience managing direct material or commodity categories
- Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation
- Proven negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in fast-paced operational settings
In return, you’ll join a growing industrial organization where sourcing decisions directly impact operations and long-term performance. The role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to complex supply chains, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities:
Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:
- Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
- Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
- Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
- Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.
Inventory & Materials Management:
- Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
- Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
- Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.
Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
- Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
- Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
- Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
- Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
- Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
- Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
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Carlisle Brake and Friction
Material Development Manager-Dry Friction
Solon, OH
Description
Manage, develop, and help successfully launch new semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic friction materials for Carlisle’s extensive customer base. Manages a group of formulators of dry and metallic friction products while still being a formulator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Directly and indirectly develop friction materials in transmission and brakes for off highway (mining, construction, agriculture), aircraft, power sports, recreation, heavy truck, and industrial applications. This will include supervising and some pilot/fabricating of test materials manufactured in plant environments.
· Participate in and sometimes lead project/program management of a typical APQP/stage gate/phased launch process for creating new materials (NPD, NPI).
· Responsible for managing multiple testing plans/DVP&R’s across a broad range of applications, formulas, processes, customers, and plants.
· Regularly report out on program status, team progress, performance and actions.
· Develop personnel performance and development plans in conjunction with company goals.
· Assist in study of markets, customer applications/usage, new technology and regulatory landscape to create technical roadmaps.
· Generates research and development projects with focus on commercialization and product launch.
· Participates in industry associations globally for materials, testing, brakes, and various end-market industry associations.
· Experience in ceramics, polymers, composites, and other materials and material science systems.
· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of coppers, steels, non-ferrous powder metallurgy and friction characteristics associated with brakes, clutches and drive trains.
· Experience with composite mixing, molding/bonding, curing/baking, and finishing of dry friction products is desired.
· Some experience with metallic or powdered metallurgy environments is helpful.
· Experience with sintering/brazing and heat treatment of steels is helpful.
· Have the ability to use concepts and tools of Six Sigma as a means to develop materials to meet customer requirements. These can include Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, and the ability to understand a QFD (Quality Functional Deployment) to establish customer critical requirements.
· Interfaces with sales personnel in and on customer visits when necessary. The object is to understand conditions under which the manufactured parts must operate in the longer term from an applications perspective.
· Comfortable presenting technical data sheets, test results, and failure analysis to both internal and external customers.
· Collaborate on equipment setup, operation and maintenance procedures for laboratory and dynamometers.
· Recommends new and improved test procedures to improve test quality and reduce test time.
· Interfaces with product and manufacturing engineering to introduce and further develop new materials.
· Assist production when difficulties occur in manufacturing parts in the engineer’s product area.
· Interfaces with test engineers to develop new test methods and procedures as well as communicating how test data is analyzed and presented.
· Interpreting dynamometer and analytical test lab results.
· Assist quality control and supplier quality to work on production and developmental issues relating to part quality, standards, testing methods, and analysis of defects.
· Support sourcing via helping to identify new suppliers, assisting with supplier audits as necessary, generating standards/specifications for qualifying incoming products.
· Experience in evaluating new raw material sources due to shortage, va/ve, and performance enhancements is highly recommended.
· Assist with the creation and maintenance of ISO/QS documentation and control systems.
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Composite Materials & Structures, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Masters or Advanced Technical Degree in these fields preferred but not required.
Experience and/or Training:
· Ideally 10-15 years of experience (more preferred) in compounding/formulating, product development, testing, and launch of materials.
· Ideally 3-5 years of experience (more preferred) in managing formulators/compounders.
· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of physical properties and materials science relating to the use of such materials in friction material composites.
· Analytical evaluation typically includes DSC, TGA, FTIR, GC Mass spectroscopy, elemental and phase identification, particle size, optical and electron microscopy, particle sizing and compound identification.
· Experience with the use of these materials in friction applications such as brakes, clutches and drivetrains is a plus.
· Practical experience with the use of Six Sigma techniques is desirable but not essential as formal on-site training is available and encouraged.
· A history of successful commercialization of friction materials is preferred.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
- Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
- Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
- Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
- Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
- Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
- Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
- Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.
Data Center Material Logistics Manager Job Description
Hourly Rate: $35-45/hr (firm, dependent on experience)
Location: Abilene, TX (must be local or willing to travel to Abilene for 2 weeks at a time)
Smartlink is dedicated to empowering those who are competitive and aim for the win. The company's core values— Creating Customer Fanatics, Innovate and Create, One Team, We Are All In, and Safety Leads to Success—serves as a guide to our teams and sets the expectations for every member.
These values are the cornerstone that brings us together, consistently reminding us of our mission and guiding all our efforts. We are unabashedly competitive and driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Every project, every challenge, and every opportunity is met with discipline, focus, and an uncompromising commitment to succeed.
Our path to excellence begins with it, commitment, and our team's goal of achieving customer fanatics. At Smartlink, you are empowered to make the right decisions, do your job well and bring something to the table no matter your position. This involves autonomy, responsibility, contribution, support, and growth.
This approach ensures that every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
We look forward to having you join our TEAM if this opportunity is a great fit for you!
Job Summary:
The Data Center Material Logistics Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain and material flow for the project site. You will design and implement the logistics plan that ensures all materials—from bulk commodities to specialized equipment—are procured, received, tracked, and staged to meet aggressive construction schedules. You are responsible for optimizing site space, managing vendor relationships, and leading the logistics team to eliminate bottlenecks that could delay field production.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive site logistics plan, including designated delivery routes, off-loading zones, and strategic staging areas.
- Directly supervise and mentor the Material Logistics Technicians, ensuring they follow standardized procedures for receiving, inventorying, and delivering materials.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, suppliers, and freight carriers to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve high-level shipment discrepancies or damages.
- Oversee the site’s inventory management system, ensuring 100% accuracy between physical stock and digital records to prevent "stock-outs" or over-ordering.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Engineers to align material deliveries with the Master Project Schedule and "Just-In-Time" (JIT) delivery requirements.
- Manage the logistics budget, including costs related to material handling equipment rentals, temporary storage facilities, and third-party transport.
- Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols for all material handling activities, including forklift operations, crane picks, and hazardous material storage.
- Analyze logistics data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or recurring vendor issues, and present performance reports to senior project leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Strategic Planning: Ability to look weeks ahead at the project schedule to anticipate material needs and site congestion.
- Leadership & Accountability: Taking ownership of the entire material lifecycle and holding both the internal team and external vendors to high standards.
- Spatial Intelligence: Expert ability to manage limited site footprints and organize storage to maximize efficiency and crew access.
- Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between office-based procurement and field-based installation teams.
- 5+ years of experience in construction logistics, warehouse management, or industrial supply chain operations.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage a diverse team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Logistics Management Software (LMS), ERP systems, or Procore/BIM 360 logistics modules.
- Deep understanding of construction materials, lead times, and specialized handling requirements for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) or structural components.
- Strong negotiation skills for managing vendor contracts and resolving delivery disputes.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and experience implementing site-wide safety programs.
- Physical Demands & Work Environment:Significant travel (>70%) is expected in association with performing this position.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time is expected for this position.
- A valid driver’s license is expected for this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Materials Data Specialist
Radiant is seeking a Materials Data Specialist to support the development of our internal materials database. This role focuses on researching, validating, and organizing material property data used by engineering teams across reactor design, thermal systems, and structural analysis.
The ideal candidate has a technical background in materials science, materials engineering, or a related engineering discipline and enjoys working at the intersection of engineering research, data quality, and structured documentation.
You will evaluate the quality of material property sources, organize data into defined schemas, and contribute to documentation that helps engineers confidently use materials data in design and analysis.
Responsibilities
Research Materials Data
- Search scientific literature, databases, and reports to identify relevant material property data.
- Evaluate the quality, reliability, and applicability of material property sources.
- Flag inconsistencies or uncertainty in data sources.
Structure Engineering Data
- Enter material property data into internal databases following defined schemas and standards.
- Maintain consistent formatting and traceability of data sources.
- Ensure data integrity and reproducibility for engineering use.
Document Materials Information
- Write concise descriptions of materials and their properties in supporting reports.
- Summarize relevant test conditions, limitations, and assumptions for engineering teams.
- Maintain clear documentation of data sources and methodologies.
