Tour Operations Manager, Amazon Music Merch

Amazon • New York, NY

391d • $66,000 - $141,100

About The Position

The Tour Operations Manager for Amazon Music Merch is a strategic business leader responsible for optimizing merchandise operations for live events. This role involves managing revenue streams, inventory forecasting, production logistics, and sales oversight, while collaborating with various teams to enhance the live event strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in event merchandise operations and a strong ability to solve problems creatively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Excel
• 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management, or project management experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control

Responsibilities

• Act as a ‘business owner' for assigned artist/vendor partners, understanding internal and external variables impacting the business.
• Assist with the development of product lines with production, vendor managers, merch companies, and artist teams.
• Oversee merchandise logistics, from production to point of sale.
• Forecast and manage inventory for events and business lines.
• Facilitate negotiations with external vendors to meet profitability goals.
• Vet on-site capabilities and onboard new systems and processes for operators.
• Hire, manage, and monitor independent contractors.
• Monitor shipping and logistics, optimizing in-stock and capacity to meet customer demand and financial goals across multiple systems.
• Onboard venues for post-event billing and operational systems.
• Innovate in-venue experience for artists and fans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on market location
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree