Trade Show Operations Lead

Four-Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, based in Austin, TX, seeks an Operations Specialist to lead trade show operations. You’ll own planning, inventory movements, and showroom readiness across locations, coordinating with Product Development, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.

A strong candidate has 4+ years in related fields and advanced Excel skills. You will manage timelines, ensure accurate asset tracking, and drive improvements in inventory visibility and transportation scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, trade show operations, project management, or related fields.
• Experience independently managing large operational projects from planning through execution.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Experience coordinating transportation, shipments, and inventory movements across multiple locations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational owner for all trade shows and showroom inventory activities, including planning, execution, and post-show recovery.
• Own product movement between warehouses, showrooms, and trade show locations to ensure inventory is available, accurate, and showroom ready.
• Develop and manage trade show timelines, logistics plans, inventory transfer strategies, and transportation schedules.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Creative Services, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Warehouse Operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve operational procedures related to inventory management, logistics, showroom support, and asset tracking.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including inventory tracking technology and system optimization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business/Operations

Tools

Excel

WMS

ERP

Inventory management platforms

RFID

Job description

Four Hands, based in Austin, TX, seeks an Operations Specialist to lead trade show operations. You’ll own planning, inventory movements, and showroom readiness across locations, coordinating with Product Development, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.

A strong candidate has 4+ years in related fields and advanced Excel skills. You will manage timelines, ensure accurate asset tracking, and drive improvements in inventory visibility and transportation scheduling.