Operations Specialist, Trade Show
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Plan and execute trade show operations, showroom installations, and product movement across the network. Own logistics planning, inventory coordination, transportation strategy, and showroom readiness while partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient execution. Manage trade show timelines, inventory transfer strategies, and transportation schedules, exercising independent judgment to mitigate operational risks and resolve delivery challenges. Coordinate business travel and serve as the on-site operational lead during setup, execution, and teardown. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including inventory tracking technology and RFID implementation, to enhance visibility and efficiency. Travel up to 25% to support weekly trade show events. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred with 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations and logistics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred
- 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, trade show operations, project management, or related fields
- Experience independently managing large operational projects from planning through execution
- Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations
- Experience coordinating transportation, shipments, and inventory movements across multiple locations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational systems
- Experience with WMS, ERP, and inventory management platforms
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting aggressive deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including support of a minimum of four week-long trade show events annually
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within furniture, retail, wholesale, showroom, or trade show industries
- Experience managing cross-functional operational projects
- Familiarity with RFID, inventory visibility technologies, and asset tracking systems
- Experience supporting showroom installations or large-scale product merchandising projects
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
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