Trade Show Operations Leader | Inventory & Logistics

Four Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking an Operations Specialist to lead trade show operations and showroom inventory across its network. The candidate will manage planning, timelines, and transportation to ensure inventory accuracy and showroom readiness.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics/operations, strong Excel and ERP/WMS skills, and the ability to travel up to 25% to support multiple week-long trade shows annually. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational systems; familiarity with ERP/WMS systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including support of minimum four week-long trade show events annually.

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.
• Exercise independent judgment to plan and prioritize trade show logistics, inventory movements, transportation schedules, and showroom readiness activities while balancing competing business priorities and mitigating operational risks.
• Maintain accountability for trade show inventory accuracy, asset visibility, and system transactions throughout the inventory lifecycle.
• Oversee outbound and return shipments while monitoring delivery performance, resolving transportation challenges, and ensuring successful execution.
• Coordinate business travel and serve as the on-site operational lead during trade show setup, execution, and teardown.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Creative Services, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Warehouse Operations to align priorities and drive successful execution.
• Develop, maintain, and improve operational procedures related to inventory management, logistics, showroom support, and asset tracking.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including inventory tracking technology, RFID implementation, system optimization, and process enhancements that improve visibility and operational efficiency.
• Own project communication by tracking milestones, identifying risks, resolving issues, and providing timely updates to key stakeholders.
• Analyze operational challenges and implement solutions that improve trade show execution, inventory accuracy, and overall business performance.
• Drive successful execution with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for project timelines, inventory outcomes, and operational results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Multi-priority coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP

WMS

Job description

Four Hands, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking an Operations Specialist to lead trade show operations and showroom inventory across its network. The candidate will manage planning, timelines, and transportation to ensure inventory accuracy and showroom readiness.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics/operations, strong Excel and ERP/WMS skills, and the ability to travel up to 25% to support multiple week-long trade shows annually. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.