Event Logistics Specialist at Red Bull

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

104000.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Management, Event Logistics, Project Management, Data Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Warehousing, Transportation, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Oversight, Stakeholder Management, Reporting

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Event Logistics strategically deploys event visibility tools and leverages a robust vendor network to support and scale departmental activations across Red Bull North America. As experts, we protect Red Bull North America and its branded assets while interfacing with marketing and sales stakeholders to advise, equip, and maximize operational solutions and efficiencies. You will manage and own contractual agreements with a regional network of vendor partners responsible for delivering all operational execution, including inventory, warehousing, maintenance, transportation, and labor services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play an integral role at the intersection of Red Bull’s marketing DNA and operational execution. You will work across regional markets and key business pillars while owning and influencing ways of working within your department, helping to drive consistency, scalability, and impact across the organization. Job Description B2B PARTNER MANAGEMENT Lead and develop the vendor network to secure the best partners – assess market needs, warehouse space, financial impact, and performance; manage vendor selection, RFPs, contract negotiations, and onboarding Coach and empower vendor network to properly manage total operations, roles, & responsibilities – processes, manuals, space optimization, asset quality control and maintenance, storage, deliveries, tracking, and business enterprise software tools – ensuring RBNA Event Logistics standards are met Establish local vendor partners as regional points of contact internally and externally, ensuring smooth relationships and integration with key stakeholders and collaboration across regional, national and global goals Maintain and document Red Bull Standards, expectations, and evaluations through ongoing market visits – audits, pictures, scorecards, analytics, feedback, and meetings/trainings with key stakeholders DRIVE BUSINESS ITIATIVES Proactively run reports, crunch data, and analyze local vendor space, local needs, and costs versus event volume to ensure we’re optimizing market-level resourcing and coverage Partner regionally by delivering executive-ready insights to leadership on marketing operations performance, including state of the business, key wins, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement Cultivate strong relationships with vendor partners and internal stakeholders and establish aligned and effective ways of working that enable a true partnership Own and track local POS needs by market across entire region through data analytics, internal and external feedback, monthly ordering & tracking, and strategic annual business planning Partner with Legal and Risk teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks through proactive planning and compliance oversight; proactively manage, track, & keep current all vendor partner master services agreements and insurance policies Manage and reconcile vendor partner invoicing to ensure timely payments – actively requesting missing invoices, ensuring proper budget coding is used, and tracking in compliance with event logistics department standards Qualifications 3+ years of experience in large-scale marketing operations with demonstrated knowledge of event logistics, warehousing and transportation Proven project management skills with the ability to lead planning, budgeting, resources, and status reports Exceptional ability at balancing and influencing across complex internal and external stakeholder groups with tact, trust, sound judgment, and efficiency Highly capable of analyzing data sets and strategically balancing needs versus costs Strong critical thinking skills and negotiation skills with the ability to make informed decisions to support business needs Superior written, organization, and communication skills – ability to present and lead groups Live and represent the Red Bull brand and values Employees may be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds or more as needed Additional Information This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa. The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - 104,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location) Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Travel: 50-60 Benefits Eligible: Yes Organization: Red Bull North America Job type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize a regional vendor network to ensure efficient event logistics, including warehousing, transportation, and inventory execution. Analyze operational data to drive business initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with company standards across all regional markets.