Logistics Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events management company is seeking a Logistics Manager for its Installations department. The role involves overseeing installations, managing logistics staff, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety guidelines. Ideal candidates should have extensive installation process knowledge, strong leadership skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment across various events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a team and keeping members motivated.
• Ability to maintain relationships and communicate effectively.
• Health and Safety trained.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Install department and manage staff workloads.
• Book installation requirements including crew and equipment.
• Manage purchase orders and invoicing.
• Sourcing suppliers and maintaining H&S documentation.
• Create and distribute briefing & H&S documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Effective time management

Problem-solving skills

Team management experience

Attention to detail

Knowledge of installation processes

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world's most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70+ cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

What you will be doing

Our Installations department provides crews, equipment and travel support across all Wasserman customer sectors. As a result, this is a very busy and diverse department with installations occurring everyday throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

As Logistics Manager, Installations you will oversee the Install department. Will be responsible for the organization of staff and suppliers, to achieve "Right First Time" Installations that are within budget & adhere to all required Health & Safety guidelines and procedures. This is across the full variety of Wasserman clients and markets.

You will manage the Logistics Executives and work closely Project and Account managers; all Operations staff, a huge array of suppliers and other employees of Wasserman Live located across different offices in the UK and abroad.

Wasserman Live operates in a fast pace and agile environment, and workloads can vary, depending on time of year. Everyday duties will include:

• Managing department workloads and staff.
• Booking installation requirements. Crew, Vehicles, Equipment, Travel, Accommodation.
• Purchase order and invoicing management.
• Sourcing and managing suppliers, maintain relationships and their H&S documentation.
• Understanding and managing risk.
• Creation and distribution of briefing & H&S documentation.
• Issue resolution and review, following non-conformance processes.
• Equipment and sundries, maintenance, inspections and stock control.
• Data capture, management and reporting on department performance.
• Liaison with production and account teams to allow for timely availability of graphics for all installations.
• Working with various internal teams to identifying and implement improvement.
• Tendering and project planning.

The Skills and Experience you need

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy being on the phone and forging and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent ability to project manage, problem solve and have fantastic organizational skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to work to multiple deadlines.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise.
• Stress resistance and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience managing a team, keeping others motivated, engaged and on task.
• Good computer skills, particularly with Excel and MS office suite.
• A stickler for processes, great attention to detail, to ensure right first time.
• You will take pride in your work, remaining focused, calm and motivated.
• Extensive knowledge of installation processes.
• Able to report and provide precises information for management on request.
• Previous working experience within an events or installation role.
• Health and Safety trained.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.