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Insight Global

Materials Library Assistant_

Insight Global, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98194


Job DescriptionWe are seeking a perceptive and focused Material Library Assistant for a short-term, project-based role aimed at establishing our client's Material Library and its associated systems. This position involves meticulous handling of electronic data and physical materials, as well as the proactive pursuit of information both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will efficiently manage multiple tasks, including setting up library systems and addressing the backlog of information to bring our library up to date.While the role requires a significant amount of routine data entry and organizational tasks, we highly value candidates who have experience in library management and can offer suggestions and recommendations for system improvements. Your contributions will be crucial in laying the foundation for a well-organized and functional Material Library that supports our ongoing operations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of textile materials, ensuring it includes up-to-date technical specifications, testing data, and version control throughout the product development process.- Efficiently manage the intake and organization of new materials, both electronically and physically, including data entry, labeling, and storage.- Serve as the primary liaison with vendors to communicate requirements for Technical Data Sheets, Shipping SOPs, RSL, and retrieve the latest material catalogs, test reports, SDS, MSDS, and other pertinent information.- Oversee the distribution and version control of development textiles, ensuring all cross-functional partners have access to the most current information.- Request, coordinate, and verify sample materials from vendors for sampling and prototyping, managing their distribution to various locations.- Maintain the digital library database with accurate material information, create internal part numbers, and organize material folders.- Uphold the physical library's organization by preparing material swatches, creating labels and headers, and ordering supplies needed for library maintenance.- Conduct research to identify potential new sources for high-quality materials and samples, share with SG Engineering team for alignment and selection.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: om/workforce-privacy-policy/ .Skills and Requirements- 1-2+ years of experience in Inventory Management, Sample Coordination, Library Management, or Materials Coordination- Google Suite, specifically Google Sheets- Creating systems- Database management- Data Entry- Organization and planning software tools: Notion, Trello, Confluence, Jira, or similar - Ability to speak Mandarin nullWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.