Global Shipping & Logistics Lead — Sporting Events

1st Executive Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd is seeking a Logistics & Shipping Lead for a global sporting events business, supporting the Director of Logistics and involving international travel to events.

The role requires hands-on leadership of end-to-end multimodal shipping, coordination with port authorities and vessel agents, and strict adherence to safety and SOPs across on-site teams, with responsibility for budgets and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Global Freight & Asset Movement: Manage end-to-end multimodal shipping lifecycle (sea, air, road) for all assets across global destinations.
• Lead with port authorities to optimise routes, resolve disruptions, and control freight budgets.
• Collaborate with vessel agents to execute master stowage plans for containers, cradles, and loose freight.
• Coordinate load/discharge schedules considering port, tidal, and geographic constraints to meet event windows.
• Own dockside SOPs to ensure safety and compliance across on-site teams.
• Oversee container loading, dispatch and unloading sequences to align with race village build and de-rig timelines.
• Manage international shipping documentation with Compliance Lead (ATA Carnets, Bills of Lading, customs declarations, permits).

Job description

1st Executive Ltd is seeking a Logistics & Shipping Lead for a global sporting events business, supporting the Director of Logistics and involving international travel to events.

The role requires hands-on leadership of end-to-end multimodal shipping, coordination with port authorities and vessel agents, and strict adherence to safety and SOPs across on-site teams, with responsibility for budgets and compliance documentation.