Insomniac - Global Freight & Logistics Shipping Manager, Consumer Products
About The Position
WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy Racing and Dance Music? Do you excel at Logistics? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the global shipping space. Is this you? Read on… WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. THE ROLE Our global shipping and logistics manager is responsible for the global supply chain management of our Racing and Festival event apparel operations divisions, ensuring that goods and materials are moved, monitored, and managed. They oversee a variety of operations, including; transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management, import and export processes, purchasing, production planning, and customer service. This global logistics manager is a supply chain expert who use their skills to coordinate essential operations in our business. They are excellent negotiators, organizers, and problem-solvers play a meaningful role within the event family.
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- 5+ years’ experience in global logistics management
- Strong knowledge of international and domestic shipping regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements
- Proven ability to optimize logistics and/or supply chain processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Exceptional ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and lead a team
- Strong analytical skills with experience in analyzing data to drive operational improvements
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, process-oriented, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Proficient in logistics software and IT systems
- Experience in analyzing data to drive operational improvements
- Proven ability to problem solve and communicate in a professional manner
- Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top notch references
- Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
- Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
- Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
- Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location
- Must be able to work in open concept office space
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
Responsibilities
- Must have global product shipping experience using freight forwarding companies.
- Clear experience in product shipping costing and global duties to the following regions; EU, APAC and Middle East.
- Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
- Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier products against event timing
- Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams as well as develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks
- Planning transportation and distribution routes
- Working with customs and freight forwarders to properly document and move freight to 22 countries
- Import and Export Process Creation and Optimization
- Directing fleets
- Analyzing freight budgets and billing
- Processing in-bound and outbound shipments
- Supervising warehouse functions
- Creating optimal receipt, dispatching, and storage procedures
- Tracking and tracing orders
- Coordinating inbound and outbound shipments
- Managing transportation documentation
- Managing orders
- Recruit, hire, train and onboard various team members as needed
- Various special projects and tasks as needed
- All other projects and initiatives as identified
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
