Insomniac - Global 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. 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. 

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. 

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 
 
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
 
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Hiring 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.