What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Operations - Logistics & Shipping position at RainFocus?
RainFocus, one of the most innovative software companies in the heart of Utah's Silicon Slopes, is in search of an exceptional Logistics & Shipping Specialist.
About RainFocus
RainFocus cares about its employees, customers, and the world in which we live. Our rapidly growing team serves Fortune 500 companies like Adobe, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, VMware, and others to prepare and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, across the world. Those events are delivered through our industry-disrupting software platform, with groundbreaking business intelligence, to elevate the attendee experience, streamline event operations, and accelerate marketing results. We are well-funded, growing fast, and building a company that is changing the market — it will be challenging, fun and exciting.
About the Role
The Logistics & Shipping Specialist will gather requirements, plan, package, ship, communicate, and inspect all shipments for the RainFocus onsite events. This role requires outside-the-box thinking and problem solving. It also requires great verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external personnel. Although the job is generally an 8am - 5pm job, logistics never sleeps and may require work on evenings and/or weekends. This is a fast-paced, challenging job that is loaded with opportunities for success and accomplishment.
\n- Internal communication with RainFocus teams to understand the needed requirement for onsite execution
- Coordinate with vendors and shipping agents
- Build and execute complex shipping plans
- Maximize usage of inventory
- Assist in tracking and managing hardware inventory
- 1-2 years experience with logistics and shipping
- Strong problem solving skills
- Understanding of U.S and International customs laws and regulations
- Communication skills that build relationships
- Strong skill set with MS Office (specifically, Excel, and Word)
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- The best candidates for this position will need to have strong chemistry and a culture fit within RainFocus. They will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment. Additional personal qualities include:
- Team-player
- Critical-thinker
- Self-motivated
- Strong Communicator
- Hard-worker
- Loves solving problems
- Loves building relationships
- All shipments are executed on time and with proper equipment
- Maintains strong relationships with vendors and shipping agents
- Receives feedback well and adjusts accordingly
- Helps define processes to ensure scalable growth and successful events
Why work at RainFocus?
At RainFocus we delight millions of attendees at large-scale events by delivering better insights, experiences, and marketing. We were able to pivot our product and services offering in 2020 to continue growing and serving new clients and events.
As a member of the RainFocus team, you will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the impact of our platform at events around the world. Additionally, RainFocus offers competitive salaries, competitive benefits, 401k, generous PTO, and countless other team building activities.
What are you waiting for? Apply today! We need more talented, hard-working, fun-loving team members just like yourself!
