Sales Jobs in Carson California Remote

What We Are Looking For: A hard-working full-time plumber with prior experience that has its own tools and truck and is located in the Los Angeles area. Compensation is highly competitive and is only commission-based. No base salary, only commission is paid. Must be independent and have great customer service skills. We are looking for someone who is eager to grow within a successful company.

Who We Are: Hardworking and successful nationwide leading home improvement business with headquarters in Los Angeles. We hire the best: ambitious, independent, and determined people from all over the world.

What You Need: 5+ years of work experience in all aspects of plumbing, own tools, and a truck/van, previous sales experience, must be hardworking and friendly!

This is an independent/sub-contractor job that requires you to sell your jobs (we do not give pricing over the phone to our customers)! This is a commission-based job! Please do not apply if you are looking for an hourly job!

Job Types: Full-time, Commission

Pay: Commission

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental Pay Types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: On the road

The Bilingual Operations Coordinator will play an important role in providing day-to-day operational and administrative support to ensure smooth business activities. The position requires the individual to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English, in writing and verbally, with colleagues in the U.S. office, as well as with the Japan headquarters and other overseas offices, as needed. The individual will also assist with special projects, facilitate day-to-day tasks and schedules, conduct research, compile information for presentations and executive reviews, and provide support across various business areas within KONAMI’s digital business, including sales, marketing, licensing, production, and business development. Responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed. The role is designed for a professional eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, multinational corporate environment. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents and presentation materials between Japanese and English to support effective communication
• Provide interpretation support during various types of meetings, including team discussions, project-related sessions, and cross-office collaborations
• These tasks may include handling requests and assignments within the U.S. office as well as from the Japan headquarters and other overseas offices as needed
• Facilitate smooth communication across teams and offices by coordinating meetings and activities, aligning information, and tracking tasks
• Support special projects and initiatives, as directed by management, to help resolve operational or business-related challenges
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, such as taking meeting minutes, processing expenses, and coordinating operational activities
• Participate in occasional domestic and international business trips, including visits to the Japan headquarters and industry events, to support business activities

Qualifications

Required:

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese and professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with any exposure to translation, interpretation or bilingual work welcome, and a demonstrated willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Strong communication skills and adaptability, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multinational and cross-cultural environment
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, with careful attention to detail
• Shows initiative and ability to work independently with minimal direction, while open to guidance and feedback
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Japanese company or familiarity with Japanese business practices and corporate culture
• Interest in various types of entertainment content, including video games, movies, comics, animation, music, etc.
• Able to make timely decisions and take action when needed, while maintaining attention to detail
• Comfortable adapting to new tools and internal systems as needed

Company Description

Michael Stars, founded in 1986, is a women-led and family-owned business committed to creating timeless, quality fashion essentials designed for comfort and longevity. Based in Los Angeles, the brand produces the majority of its garments locally, ensuring high-quality production and supporting the community with fair wages and economic opportunities. Known for originating the iconic one-sized tee, Michael Stars has expanded into a diverse collection of wardrobe essentials. Additionally, the Michael Stars Foundation has been a prominent supporter of grassroots organizations promoting equality for over 15 years.

Job Summary: The Technical Designer works closely with Design, Imports and Quality Control, to take all styles from development through to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop complete Tech packs for first proto with details specifications, fabrications, and technical drawings from Designer’s initial sketch
• Work closely with Design to develop the fit and specifications for samples
• Manage fitting process by making appropriate fit/construction adjustment and communicating changes vendors
• Measure, review construction, sewing & check out trim, take photos of samples, etc. before fitting from PROTO to TOP
• Work closely with the Import team
• Maintain consistent fit, construction, grade rules and tolerances
• Provide graded specs to factory once approved to production
• Research and resolve fit, pattern and construction issues
• Participate in import fit sessions
• Spec samples
• Request/Archive approved pattern sets in DXF for domestic team
• Report damaged production goods
• Update PDM and archive styles into shared folder for production team
• Oversee and approve T.O.P and first production with QC team
• Maintain professional relationships with manufactures, vendors, and suppliers
• Maintain/Update Bill of Material of PDM based on pattern card, sewing instruction, design details, etc.
• Release tech packs,
• Fill out “Information Request Form” and special “Attribute Form” upon merch and sales request
• Forward approved TOP sample with final corrections to QC team
• Advise and teach QC team how to correctly measure current and new styles
• Direct solutions on problems in sampling and/or production to vendor and QC
• Perform other related duties as required
• Knowledgeable with 1st patterns/drapes
• Create a first development pattern for prototype samples as aligned at design pass-off by draping, drafting, or digitizing a pattern when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of technical design experience and working with sweaters
• Associates degree in technical design/product development
• Proficient in developing garment specifications, fit, grading and construction.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of Web PDM useful
• Experience in patternmaking a plus
• Work full-time 32 hours per week plus overtime as needed
• Must work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines

DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lighting Design Project Coordinator.

• Pay range is $55,000 to $80,000 annually (based on skills/knowledge/experience)
• Location: onsite in Carson, CA

The Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with our design team, dealers, and representatives to intake new projects, conduct scope calls to establish project parameters, and work alongside account managers to facilitate invoices. They must possess the capability to read and understand construction sets to evaluate if all essential information for initiating the project has been received. Additionally, they will monitor project status, maintain project log and coordinate with multiple disciplines to acquire the necessary documentation.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

· Initial project intake and processing

· Effectively review documentation and assess missing information needed for design services

· Communicate with clients, designers and sales teams on additional information needed to complete projects in a timely manner

· Communicate with clients on project deadlines and give updates on progress

· Update and maintain team calendar and project coordination board

· Would conduct initial calls to clarify project scope, services required, product needs and client specific direction.

· Produce clear documentation that summarizes initial call information to communicate to design team for successful deliverables that satisfies clients requirements

· Collaborate with account managers to provide quotations

· Display a commitment to quality by following required procedures and practices; take all appropriate measures to ensure quality

· Work with assigned outside sales managers to track the status of projects in the pipeline and to maintain customer satisfaction with project deliverables and processes.

· Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction

· Self-motivated individual with ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

Primary Job Requirements:

· 3-5 years of project management or experience in related fields such as interior design, architecture, or lighting design.

· Demonstrated knowledge of design sets (plans, elevations, sections etc.)

· Successful history of written and verbal customer communication skills

· Demonstrated proficiency in administrative and documentation procedures

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Proficient with AutoCAD not required but would be a plus

· Must have the ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment

· Must have a high degree of initiative and the ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines as required

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma. Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Program Proficiencies: Microsoft suite, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD (a plus), Outlook

Company Description

DMF Lighting designs and builds industry-leading LED downlighting that sets the standard for flexibility, performance, and quality. Founded over 30 years ago, DMF has grown into a leader in the lighting industry, driven by a passion for innovation and customer service.

Our in-house engineers constantly push the boundaries of lighting, delivering products that combine exceptional performance with beautiful design. At DMF, we believe in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that empowers our team to bring creative ideas to life and make a lasting impact. If you’re looking for a company where creativity and innovation are part of the DNA, DMF is the place for you.

DMF Lighting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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