Logistics Manager

RTS; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Flexible schedule

PTO & holidays

Remote-first culture

Job summary

RTS is seeking a Logistics Manager to guide the planning and execution of Evo and RTS live events worldwide. You will work with senior operations leadership to ship, store, and inventory RTS-owned equipment for domestic and international events.

This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring vendor, budget, and timeline management across internal teams and external partners. You will travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in live event operations and international shipping management.
• Experience with 3rd party freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Proven inventory management and storage solutions experience.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
• Proficient in Excel and AutoCAD for planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping of RTS equipment for Evo events globally.
• Manage customs through freight forwarders.
• Oversee inventory, asset management, and storage planning.
• Develop post-event return framework with internal and external partners.
• Monitor budgets, invoices, and vendor payments.

Skills

Live event ops

International shipping

Freight forwarding

Inventory management

Storage solutions

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

RTS is an enthusiast culture company that builds at the intersection of gaming, creators, and brands. From global live events to bespoke branded content, we exist to create meaningful connections between fans and the worlds they love. Our team brings deep expertise across partnership sales and marketing, talent management, event production, media, community building, and IP development.

About Evo

For over 20 years, The Evolution Championship Series (Evo), has produced the largest and longest-running fighting game tournament conventions in the world. Our events are rallying points where fans, publishers, developers, and brands celebrate fighting games and the communities that love them. Beyond our established live events, Evo’s mission continues to evolve to create, celebrate, and renew fighting game fandom.

Role Overview

As Logistics Manager, you will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of Evo and RTS live events globally. You will work closely with the VP of Operations and RTS Event Managers to ship, store and inventory the RTS owned equipment that needs to move to and from international and domestic Evo events.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both strategic planning and hands-on execution, can operate independently, and can manage vendors, budgets, and production timelines effectively. You will collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, contractors, and venues.

Reporting Structure

You will report to the Vice President, Operations or Event Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all shipping of RTS owned and operated equipment required for all Evo domestic and international events. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, game consoles, PCs, accessories, monitors, and Evo displays
• Manage all customs through third party freight forwarding companies
• Inventory and asset management
• Create and implement equipment storage plans (domestic and international)
• Develop framework and process flow for return post event for internal teams as well as third parties for internally owned as well as rented equipment
• Budget & Reporting
  • Manage specific line items within event budgets
  • Track invoices and vendor payments in collaboration with finance
  • Identify opportunities to streamline costs and improve efficiency

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in live event operations and international shipping management
• Experience working with 3rd party freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Demonstrated experience managing equipment inventory and storage solutions
• Strategic thinker who can also manage on-the-ground execution
• Proficient in event management and productivity tools (e.g., Excel, AutoCAD)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Able to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams
• A sense of ownership and accountability even when working remotely
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Compensation

The salary for this role is $95,000 to $120,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k plan available for employee contributions
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous PTO and company-observed holidays
• Remote-first culture

The Pay Range For This Role Is

95,000 - 120,000 USD per year(Greater Los Angeles Area, Greater Bay Area, or Greater Las Vegas Area Only (Remote))