Shipping & Logistics Lead — Flexible Hours (AV & Events)

Creative Technology; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Technology Group in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to manage outbound and inbound shipments from local to international. You will develop internal processes with Operations to optimize workflow and gear utilization.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in AV environments, and the ability to coordinate with Sales and project teams to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a professional audio, video and lighting environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Audio Visual including, Video, LED, Lighting and Audio.
• Highly Organized, hands-on approach.
• Upbeat team player who can work independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong customer service.
• Problem solver and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Experience in management and/or operations within a live performance service company is a plus.
• Knowledge and familiarity with database equipment reservation systems.
• R2 inventory software experience a plus.
• Some experience in a warehouse or shop environment is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office Software (Outlook/Word/Excel).
• Basic understanding of ATA Carnet format.

Responsibilities

• Schedule subrental pickup and returns.
• Coordinates Hotshots (airfreight).
• Performs administrative tasks to support Operations Department including updated dispatch and inbound schedules, record keeping, and accounting.
• Works with Sales staff and project management in order to plan for pick-up and delivery times.
• Provides freight cost quotations to sales staff.
• Updates freight cost database with current costs.
• Determines space requirements of shipments in trucks and shipping containers.
• Negotiates rates with 3 rd party carriers (including comparative rates), freight forwarders, and couriers.
• Ensures costs are kept to a minimum without sacrificing service quality or accuracy.
• Ensures all vehicals are maintained.
• Maintains service logs for each vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

MS Office

Schedule coordination

Tools

MS Office

R2 inventory software

Job description

Creative Technology Group in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to manage outbound and inbound shipments from local to international. You will develop internal processes with Operations to optimize workflow and gear utilization.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in AV environments, and the ability to coordinate with Sales and project teams to meet tight deadlines.