Insomniac - Freight & Logistics Shipping Manager, Consumer Products

Job Summary

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.

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.

About the role

The Global Freight & Logistics Shipping 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Plan transportation and distribution routes
• Partner with customs and freight forwarders to properly document and move freight to 22 countries
• Import and Export Process Creation and Optimization
• Direct fleets
• Analyze freight budgets and billing
• Process in-bound and outbound shipments
• Supervise warehouse functions
• Create optimal receipt, dispatching, and storage procedures
• Track and trace orders
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments
• Manage transportation documentation and orders
• Recruit, hire, train and onboard various team members as needed
• Variety of special projects and tasks as needed
• All other projects and initiatives as identified

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Able 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

Work Environment

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
May work in drastic temperature climates
Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.