Manager, Tour Merchandise Logistics

At Warner Music Group were a global collective of music makers and music lovers tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Curiosity: We do our best work when were immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation and innovation is the key to our future.

• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea like a great song travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists songwriters partners and fans.

• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown and were committed to keeping the faith acting with integrity and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists musicians and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values appreciates and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

A little bit about our team:

The Merchandise department within WMX supplies artist branded product to multiple channels of distribution on a global scale.

Working closely with Tour Managers alongside Product Managers and Production teams the co-ordinator will execute final part of the merchandise process by getting decorated product to the desired destination on time. All UK & EU touring will funnel through the Manager of Logistics.

Manager of Tour Logistics

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager of Tour Logistics to oversee all aspects of our tour merchandise supply chain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the seamless movement of artist-branded products across multiple locations ensuring efficiency cost-effectiveness and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Logistics Management: Supervise and determine the most cost-effective and efficient shipping methods for all tour merchandise.

• Operational Oversight: Manage all aspects of product logistics including split and drop shipments and resolve on-the-road stocking and spacing challenges.

• Inventory & Tracking: Accurately track merchandise from origin to destination providing timely updates to the tour team on all collections and deliveries.

• International Compliance: Coordinate international shipping and prepare all necessary tax documentation and commercial invoices to ensure smooth customs clearance.

• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison with merchandise representatives providing expert guidance and support on all shipping matters.

• Inventory Management: Utilise specialised software to diligently track adjust and reconcile merchandise inventory levels throughout the tour.

About you:

• Road merchandise experience is essential
• Ability to work under pressure communicates effectively and meets deadlines
• Fast paced work environment requiring strong multitasking skills excellent time management and organisational skills and a high attention to detail and follow up
• Proficient in Excel Outlook and Video calls.
• Results orientated and self-motivated

Wed love it if you also had:

• Arena level tour experience especially in EU.
• Experience in writing commercial invoices
• Proficient on Google Workplace systems

As the home to 10K Projects Asylum Atlantic Music Group East West FFRR Fueled by Ramen Nonesuch Parlophone Rhino Roadrunner Sire Warner Records Warner Classics and several other of the worlds premier recording labels Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company Warner Chappell Music represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA which supports the independent community as well as artist services division addition WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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