VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to lead individuals
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong operational knowledge with respect and understanding of customer focused approached
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel a plus

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or other college degree.
• Experience of at least 5 years in events
• Operational, Warehouse, Logistics or comparable experience of 3+ years

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While not participating in an event this job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
• During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide leadership and direction to the Logistics and Warehouse team that drives operational excellence to achieve division objectives.
• Oversee the coordination with trucking and shipping partners for all event and office related shipping of trailers and LTL shipments.
• Oversee the management of event inventory and equipment.
• Oversee the management of office supplies and equipment.
• Manage, motivate and retain Logistics and Warehouse team.
• Lead Hiring and Onboarding of Logistics and Warehouse team in accordance with required compliance
• Collaborate with the Functional Supervisors and Regional GM to evaluate and conduct annual performance evaluations of team members.
• Collaborate with the Event Coordinator and Logistics & Production Coordinator to ensure best practices are followed.
• Operate within budgetary limits and success metrics established.
• Manage the logistics team’s performance to consistently encourage retention, growth and productivity.
• Perform any duties of a Logistics Coordinator as needed.
• Assist in the planning, logistics, delivery and unloading of mats for Varsity summer camp programs.
• Assist in the management of all assets such as (buildings, equipment, insurance, etc)
• Serves in a mid-level management and/or support role at events
• Participate on various committees and/or boards essential to our business both indirectly and directly

The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While not participating in an event this job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
• During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment