AV Logistics Lead — Live Events & Fleet Optimization

Alford Media; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alford Media in Coppell, TX, is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead transportation, warehousing, and deployment of AV equipment for live events. The role owns logistics systems, forecasting, and vendor performance to ensure exceptional event execution.

Based in our in‑person, full‑time office/warehouse in Flower Mound, this position requires 3+ years in logistics or operations management, experience with ERP/SharePoint, and strong leadership to develop teams and ensure DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of logistics, supply chain, transportation, or operations management experience.
• Experience in live events, AV, staging, or production environments preferred.
• Experience 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 technical 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 subject matter expert, 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.

Job description

Alford Media in Coppell, TX, is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead transportation, warehousing, and deployment of AV equipment for live events. The role owns logistics systems, forecasting, and vendor performance to ensure exceptional event execution.

Based in our in‑person, full‑time office/warehouse in Flower Mound, this position requires 3+ years in logistics or operations management, experience with ERP/SharePoint, and strong leadership to develop teams and ensure DOT compliance.