Textile Management Handler

Cirque du Soleil; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Transit reimbursement

4 show tickets

Culture of fair practices

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group seeks a Materials Management Coordinator to orchestrate kit preparation, inventory control, and timely deliveries for costume and semi-finished items. You’ll partner with the Materials Manager and workshop teams to keep production on track.

You’ll manage cycle counts, storage layouts, barcode systems, and transfers between warehouse and storage, ensuring accurate records and smooth operation in a dynamic, creative workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, warehousing, or logistics.
• Ability to perform physical tasks daily, including moving materials up to 7 kg.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and planning skills with an analytical mindset.
• Collaborative team spirit and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Good stress management and ability to work under pressure.
• Fluency in French, spoken and written; functional level of English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver complete material kits for costume and semi-finished item production.
• Manage physical materials and tools inventory with cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Plan annual inventory counts and organize material storage layouts; manage barcode IDs.
• Track material transfers and maintain up-to-date inventory records.
• Participate in meetings to capture requirements and monitor stock levels; manage reservations.
• Receive goods from suppliers and subcontractors; handle C-TPAT accreditation transactions.
• Support packaging, boxing, shipping of costumes and customs documentation.

Skills

Experience in materials management

Physical task capability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational and planning skills

Team collaboration

Stress management

French fluency

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management software

Barcode systems

Job description

Materials Management Coordinator

Costumes and Props

About Us

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

Our Mission

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and developing practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

The Opportunity

At the heart of Cirque du Soleil's workshop operations, this role is essential to ensuring the right materials reach the right teams at the right time. As Materials Management Coordinator, you will plan, receive, and deliver complete material kits containing all components needed for costume and semi-finished item production, while maintaining an accurate and well-organized inventory. You will work closely with the Materials Manager and workshop teams to keep operations flowing smoothly and production timelines on track.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and deliver complete material kits (trousses) containing all components needed for costume and semi-finished item production
• Manage physical materials and tools inventory — conducting cycle counts, analyzing variances, performing reconciliations, and updating inventory data (supply type, minimum order quantities, management type)
• Plan and participate in annual inventory counts, organize material storage layout, manage barcode identification for costumes, and handle returns of unused components to the warehouse and tool store
• Track and follow up on material transfers between the warehouse and storage, ensuring inventory records are continuously up to date
• Participate in team meetings to capture material requirements, analyze stock levels, execute reservations, manage self-service quantity changes, and follow up on missing materials
• Receive physical goods from suppliers and subcontractors (raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products), completing all Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) accreditation transactions and entry inspection requirements
• Support packaging, boxing, shipping of costumes, and customs documentation (carnets de douanes) for outgoing pickups

What You Bring

Must-Haves:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field (materials management, warehousing, or logistics)
• Comfortable performing physical tasks on a daily basis, including moving materials weighing up to 7 kg and occasionally more — accommodations are available upon request
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and planning skills, with an analytical mindset to identify and resolve day-to-day operational challenges
• Collaborative team spirit and strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic workshop environment
• Good stress management and ability to work effectively under pressure in a changing environment
• Fluency in French, spoken and written
• Functional level of English

What We Offer

• Comprehensive group insurance plan and other benefits
• 60% reimbursement for public transit costs
• 4 complimentary show tickets per year
• A culture focused on fair practices and community-building events

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, we are committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.