Logistics Specialist (Events)

EOS
Newark, CA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with inventory management and cross-functional communication, with a preference for those experienced in warehouse environments and startup settings.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with warehouse experience and strong cross-functional collaboration skills
    — “Work cross functionally with IT and Logistics to ensure consistent process”
  • Proficient in shipping software and inventory systems with a focus on attention to detail
    — “Manage all inventory of service partners’ tech and accessories with an inventory management system”

Things to consider

  • Global travel is required, which may involve international logistics and time zone challenges
    — “Be eligible, willing and able to work and travel globally when required”
  • On-call availability and willingness to work outside normal business hours is expected
    — “Availability to support outside of normal business hours, including weekends, and as part of an on-call rotation”

How to stand out

  • Highlight ability to handle high-stress situations and adapt to changing priorities
    — “Positive can do attitude in high stress, fast paced environment”
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Mac OS, Google Suite, and vendor shipping software
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Mac OS, Google suite of products”
  • Showcase a clean driving record and valid California Driver's license in your application
    — “Holds a valid California Driver's license with a clean (approval) record”
  • Mention experience with forklift operations or willingness to obtain certification
    — “Able to operate a forklift (We will provide cert)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate inventory management
  • efficient logistics coordination
Typical background
logisticsevent planning

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementShipping/receivingWarehouse OrganizationLogistics Coordination

Preferred

Event PlanningStartup ExperienceForklift Operation

Stack & domain

Microsoft OfficeMac OSGoogle SuiteForkliftCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLogisticsEvent Planning

About the role

Original posting from EOS

OUR COMPANY:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As a Logistics Specialist you will support our partners in supporting events that will be seen by huge numbers of people. This role will require a keen eye for inventory, organization, and shipping/receiving, with an emphasis on communicating with cross-functional team members. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in event planning or logistics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all inventory of service partners’ tech and accessories with an inventory management system.

Conducting inbound/outbound services, which include packing, shipping/receiving and processing equipment from suppliers and various sites.

Accurately pick and pull orders in preparation to ship.

Efficiently receive and stock inventory.

Tasks (our internal ticketing system) maintenance.

Communicate with service partners for all logistics needs, including updates, through email and chat platforms.

Work cross functionally with IT and Logistics to ensure consistent process.

Perform regular cycle counts and inventory audits.

General warehouse organization and maintenance.

Execute on creation of package lists and carnet documentation.

Report process gaps, blockers, system bugs in a timely manner.

Maintain compliance on all SOPs within SLAs as defined by client.

Attend all team meetings, engage in monthly 1:1 with management.

Any other projects assigned by management. Occasionally travel to off-site events manage load in and load out, as well as all inventory on site (locally, domestically, and internationally).

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Job requires the ability to be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, pulling, constant walking and standing, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, stooping, etc., as needed. Work environment varies.

Positive can do attitude in high stress, fast paced environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Mac OS, Google suite of products.

Able to operate a forklift (We will provide cert).

Experience and knowledge about using any vendor shipping software to initiate shipment is preferred but not essential.

Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

Holds a valid California Driver's license with a clean (approval) record.

Availability to support outside of normal business hours, including weekends, and as part of an on-call rotation.

Be eligible, willing and able to work and travel globally when required.

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws. 

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor. 

Pay Range$25—$28 USD

Source: EOS careers

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