Coordinator Inventory Control

Freeman Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; 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

The Freeman Company is seeking a Coordinator – Inventory Control to ensure timely entry and coordination of equipment for events. This role requires strong communication and coordination skills and supports our Audio Visual and Event Technology team.

The position is in-person, full-time, based out of Las Vegas, NV or McCook, IL, with hourly compensation ranges referenced in our offers. Prior experience with event production and warehouse operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience within event production or warehouse.
• 1 year experience with R2 Inventory Software preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage event structures and orders in inventory control management software.
• Perform work within assigned systems in accordance to policies and procedures.
• Fulfill all equipment needs for assigned events.
• Resolve shortages in a cost-effective manner up to and including through a 3rd party vendor.
• Manage accuracy of dates and times among all systems in use.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Sheets

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Coordinator – Inventory Control is directly responsible for fulfilling equipment requirements all assigned events. This role is responsible for the timely entry and coordination of equipment requirements for events for the purpose of flawless execution. This position requires strong communication and coordination skills.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office based out of Las Vegas, NV or McCook, IL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and manage event structures and orders in inventory control management software
• Perform work within assigned systems in accordance to policies and procedures
• Fulfill all equipment needs for assigned events
• Resolve shortages in a cost-effective manner up to and including through a 3rd party vendor
• Manage accuracy of dates and times among all systems in use
• Communicate with warehouse, transportation and event staff all order details and requirements in accordance established policies and procedures
• Assist in training/development, and staffing of staff
• Work with vendor network to provide quality service while balancing fiscal responsibility to ensure
• Operational Excellence and Sustainable Profitability
• Provide recommendations on Capital Expenditure and planning
• Drive teamwork and communication between all warehouse operations
• Assists other department heads as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Minimum (3) three years of related experience within event production or warehouse
• 1 year experience with R2 Inventory Software preferred
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google Sheets

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Hourly range of $20.00-22.00 based upon experience

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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