AV Logistics Lead - Live Events & Fleet

Alford Media; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alford Media, a leader in event technology, seeks a Logistics Supervisor to orchestrate transportation, warehousing, and deployment of AV assets for live events. You will own planning systems, budgets, and safety programs, ensuring seamless event execution.

This full-time, in-office/warehouse role is based in Flower Mound, TX, with up to 25% travel. You will mentor a logistics team and partner with vendors to optimize costs and service levels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in logistics, supply chain, or operations management.
• Experience in live events, AV, staging, production, or similar environments preferred.
• Proficient with ERP, SharePoint, inventory, scheduling, and transportation management systems.
• Strong planning, forecasting, financial management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of fleet operations, DOT regulations, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation, warehousing, and deployment of AV equipment and assets.
• Own logistics planning systems and scheduling tools, maintaining data integrity, reporting accuracy, forecasting, and user access.
• Develop logistics plans aligned with event schedules, labor requirements, and load-in/load-out timelines.
• Analyze forecasted demand and develop executable load and routing plans that maximize fleet and asset utilization.
• Monitor transportation costs, manage budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service levels.
• Act as the logistics SME, delivering solutions for complex operational challenges and last-minute event changes.
• Manage vendors, carriers, and suppliers, including performance management, contract negotiation, and SLA compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop logistics personnel while fostering accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate staffing requirements and allocate resources to meet operational demands and event schedules.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, ELD, HOS, vehicle inspection, and driver qualification requirements.
• Maintain fleet registrations, permits, insurance documentation, and audit readiness.
• Develop and enforce safe loading, unloading, transportation, and equipment handling procedures.
• Drive safety training and corrective action initiatives to reduce incidents and improve performance.

Skills

Logistics management

Live events

Forecasting

Leadership

Fleet operations

DOT regulations

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

SharePoint

Inventory management systems

Scheduling software

Transportation management systems

Job description

Alford Media, a leader in event technology, seeks a Logistics Supervisor to orchestrate transportation, warehousing, and deployment of AV assets for live events. You will own planning systems, budgets, and safety programs, ensuring seamless event execution.

This full-time, in-office/warehouse role is based in Flower Mound, TX, with up to 25% travel. You will mentor a logistics team and partner with vendors to optimize costs and service levels.