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Operations Manager, Inventory & Fulfillment (Trade Shows & Events)

Addison, ILFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead day-to-day operations for inventory coordination, order fulfillment, and asset management to support trade shows, events, and experiential marketing projects.

Role type

Operations Manager (Inventory & Fulfillment)

Builds

Operational workflows, inventory systems, and asset delivery for client events

Domain

Experiential marketing, trade shows, and event production

Required skills

Inventory control, order processing, asset management, team leadership, budget management, process improvement, stakeholder coordination, problem-solving, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

Trade show/event production experience, Zoho CRM experience, P&L responsibility, supply chain background

Technologies

Customer Gateway, Zoho CRM, Event Express, Project System, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Oversee inventory coordination and order fulfillment workflows; Lead supervisors and teams with coaching and performance feedback; Coordinate with Account Directors and technicians to align priorities; Monitor orders from request through delivery and costing; Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve accuracy; Manage staffing, workload distribution, and operating expenses; Track operational metrics and resolve recurring issues; Ensure inventory records and documentation are accurate and up to date.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership