Live Events AV Logistics Lead

Alford Media; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

The Freeman Company is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead transportation, warehousing, and deployment of AV equipment for live events, based in Flower Mound, TX. This in-person, full-time role supports our Alford Media team and drives efficient logistics operations.

You will own logistics systems, forecast demand, manage budgets, and coordinate vendors to ensure safe, timely event execution and top-notch customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of logistics, supply chain, transportation, or operations management experience.
• Experience in live events, AV, staging, production, or similar 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 assets.
• Own logistics planning systems, scheduling tools, data integrity, reporting, forecasting, and user access.
• Develop logistics plans aligned with event schedules and load-in/load-out timelines.
• Analyze forecasted demand and develop executable load and routing plans to maximize fleet use.
• 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 and SLA compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop logistics personnel with a focus on 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.

Skills

Logistics planning

Forecasting

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team development

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

SharePoint

Inventory management

Scheduling systems

Transportation management systems

Job description

The Freeman Company is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead transportation, warehousing, and deployment of AV equipment for live events, based in Flower Mound, TX. This in-person, full-time role supports our Alford Media team and drives efficient logistics operations.

You will own logistics systems, forecast demand, manage budgets, and coordinate vendors to ensure safe, timely event execution and top-notch customer satisfaction.