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Yokogawa award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards is a leading provider of industrial automation test and measurement information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition (bio)technology artificial intelligence industrial cybersecurity etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission to co-innovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our return we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect value creation collaboration integrity and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Summary:
Yokogawa is seeking a proactive and highly organized Production Specialist II to manage our demonstration equipment and trade show assets. This role plays a critical function in supporting our sales and marketing operations by ensuring the availability functionality and professional presentation of all demo and event-related materials.
The Production Specialist II will oversee the entire lifecycle of demo and trade show inventoryfrom procurement and maintenance to deployment and retirementwhile also coordinating logistics for internal and external events. This position requires a mix of inventory control logistics coordination technical aptitude and cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented hands-on and comfortable working both strategically and tactically.
Inventory Management & Asset Control
Maintain and update a comprehensive inventory system to track all demonstration units trade show booths peripherals cables and marketing materials.
Implement and manage a structured check-in/check-out process for demo and event assets ensuring all movements are logged and traceable.
Conduct regular physical audits and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and flag discrepancies.
Monitor usage trends and proactively identify when items need to be refurbished replaced or retired based on condition and demand.
Organize and label storage areas to facilitate easy access safe handling and efficient asset management.
Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams for the onboarding of new demo assets and the decommissioning of outdated or damaged equipment.
Logistics & Shipping Coordination
Coordinate all shipping and receiving of demo units and event materials to/from field teams partners and trade showsboth domestic and international.
Prepare detailed packing lists shipping documentation and customs paperwork as needed to support smooth and timely deliveries.
Work with freight vendors and internal stakeholders to schedule and track shipments troubleshoot delays and minimize shipping costs.
Stage equipment for outgoing shipments confirm operational readiness and ensure materials are properly packaged to prevent transit damage.
Manage return logistics and re-stocking processes ensuring equipment is promptly inspected and re-integrated into inventory.
Operational Readiness & Quality Checks
Inspect returned demo equipment and perform basic functionality tests to ensure units are clean intact and ready for redeployment.
Coordinate with service engineering or IT teams to handle repairs calibrations firmware/software updates or component replacements.
Maintain detailed records of repairs and updates to ensure full visibility into the status of each unit.
Ensure all trade show booth elements (e.g. backdrops monitors kiosks literature racks) are complete undamaged and exhibition-ready.
Maintain a clean well-organized demo room and storage environment upholding safety and efficiency standards.
Event & Trade Show Support
Collaborate with marketing and sales to identify demo and equipment needs for upcoming trade shows and customer events.
Coordinate the kitting preparation and shipment of all materials needed for trade show boothsincluding signage demo units and accessories.
Track the return of event materials and ensure they are accounted for cleaned and restaged for future use.
Serve as a backup point of contact for on-site teams if technical support or equipment questions arise during events.
Cross-Functional Communication & Coordination
Act as the primary liaison between sales marketing engineering and operations for all demo and trade show asset requests.
Maintain an accurate calendar of reservations and proactively communicate conflicts lead times and asset availability.
Provide updates on shipping status inventory levels and readiness to internal stakeholders.
Support planning meetings for upcoming campaigns product launches or major events to ensure alignment of logistics and asset needs.
Process Development & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for demo and trade show asset management including handling guidelines and documentation practices.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline logistics reduce asset downtime and improve user experience.
Leverage software tools or ERP systems to enable better visibility and accountability across inventory and logistics functions.
Track KPIs such as turnaround time on-time delivery asset utilization rates and field satisfaction to inform ongoing improvements.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associates or bachelors degree in business operations supply chain or a related technical field preferred.
Experience:
3 years of experience in inventory management logistics warehouse operations or technical field support.
Experience with trade show coordination or customer demo programs is a plus.
Familiarity with ERP or asset management software (e.g. SAP NetSuite Smartsheet) is highly desirable.
Skills:
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).
Basic technical aptitude for inspecting and handling equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a hands-on warehouse or storage environment.
Forklift certification or prior warehouse experience is a plus.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse equitable and inclusive will actively recruit develop and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience knowledge thinking styles perspective cultural background and socioeconomic will not discriminate based on race skin color age sex gender identity and expression sexual orientation religion belief political opinion nationality ethnicity place of origin disability family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong contribute succeed and demonstrate their full potential.
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