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The Operations Specialist, Trade Show is responsible for owning trade show operations, showroom installations, and product movement across the network. This role leads logistics planning, inventory coordination, transportation strategy, and showroom readiness while partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient execution.Â
The ideal candidate is a highly organized problem solver who exercises independent judgment, manages multiple priorities, and takes ownership of operational results.Â
In This Role
- Serve as the primary operational owner for all trade shows and showroom inventory activities, including planning, execution, and post-show recoveryÂ
- Own product movement between warehouses, showrooms, and trade show locations to ensure inventory is available, accurate, and showroom readyÂ
- Develop and manage trade show timelines, logistics plans, inventory transfer strategies, and transportation schedulesÂ
- Exercise independent judgment to plan and prioritize trade show logistics, inventory movements, transportation schedules, and showroom readiness activities while balancing competing business priorities and mitigating operational risksÂ
- Maintain accountability for trade show inventory accuracy, asset visibility, and system transactions throughout the inventory lifecycleÂ
- Oversee outbound and return shipments while monitoring delivery performance, resolving transportation challenges, and ensuring successful executionÂ
- Coordinate business travel and serve as the on-site operational lead during trade show setup, execution, and teardownÂ
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Creative Services, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Warehouse Operations to align priorities and drive successful executionÂ
- Develop, maintain, and improve operational procedures related to inventory management, logistics, showroom support, and asset trackingÂ
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including inventory tracking technology, RFID implementation, system optimization, and process enhancements that improve visibility and operational efficiencyÂ
- Own project communication by tracking milestones, identifying risks, resolving issues, and providing timely updates to key stakeholdersÂ
- Analyze operational challenges and implement solutions that improve trade show execution, inventory accuracy, and overall business performanceÂ
- Drive successful execution with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for project timelines, inventory outcomes, and operational resultsÂ
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferredÂ
- 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, trade show operations, project management, or related fieldsÂ
- Experience independently managing large operational projects from planning through executionÂ
- Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operationsÂ
- Experience coordinating transportation, shipments, and inventory movements across multiple locationsÂ
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational systemsÂ
- Experience with WMS, ERP, and inventory management platformsÂ
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting aggressive deadlinesÂ
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsÂ
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesÂ
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including support of a minimum of four week-long trade show events annuallyÂ
Preferred Skills
- Experience within furniture, retail, wholesale, showroom, or trade show industriesÂ
- Experience managing cross-functional operational projectsÂ
- Familiarity with RFID, inventory visibility technologies, and asset tracking systemsÂ
- Experience supporting showroom installations or large-scale product merchandising projectsÂ
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience Â
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