FIFA · 1 month ago
Manager, Warehouse, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Dallas
Dallas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFIFA is hosting the World Cup 2026, aiming to create an innovative and inclusive sporting event. The Manager, Warehouse will oversee Warehouse Logistics operations to support multiple stadiums and venues, ensuring efficient service delivery throughout the tournament.
SoccerSports
Responsibilities
Act as a key Logistics representative for FIFA functions and external stakeholders for Warehouse Logistics operations across Canada, Mexico and USA
Manage the Warehouse strategy across Canada, Mexico and USA to align with Logistics service levels and ensure cost effective storage solution for FWC2026
Manage the overall planning, implementation, operational process across all Warehouse Logistics operations to achieve a seamless supply chain solution
Manage the Warehouse Logistics Team including overseeing health and well-being, effective motivation, setting project goals, training, coordinating work assignments and evaluating performance
Assist in producing standard operating procedures, workflow charts and communication strategies for the Warehouse(s)
Foster internal relationships within Logistics and FIFA to conduct space requirements and volume metric exercises on incoming / outgoing FFE, equipment and other commodities
Help achieve departmental financial objectives by participating, planning, and preparing various cost analysis documents; feasibility studies, budget tracking and reconciliation reports; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions while working towards the elimination of product loss and shrinkage
Produce reports and statistics regularly (in/out status report, dead stock report etc.)
Work with Material Logistics to develop and manage the FF&E procurement schedule, ensuring that adequate Warehouse space is scoped and available
In collaboration with the Venue Logistics, Materials and Distribution work streams, coordinate all move orders (from warehouses to venues, venue-to-venue and venue to warehouse.) Remain in constant communication with Venue Logistics to ensure the needs of the venue and functional areas are being met in a timely manner
In conjunction with the LSP, conduct safety audits on multi-leveled warehouse activities and verify the daily implementation of safety related procedures are communicated and followed
Assist in quantifying Material Handling Equipment (MHE) needs for the warehouse, develop necessary training programs and oversee the planned MHE maintenance schedule
Help establish perimeter security protocols for the Warehouse(s) · Communicate delivery “volume / pallet / vehicle standards” across Logistics function
Assist in the management of receipt, storage, distribution, resupply, and recovery of FWC2026 assets and equipment at the Warehouse(s)
Liaise with Procurement and / or Finance on the payment of commodity Purchase Orders
Participate in the Logistics Coordination Center ensuring high level of support for Warehouse processes during tournament time
Help enforce the Warehouse Logistics budget, in accordance with the Head of Logistics
Actively participate in developing strategic plans to fulfil FWC2026 sustainability commitments and goals
Participate in outreach programs, as required, intended to educate stakeholders on tournament time operations
Act as a point of contact for Logistics if travelling or based in alternative location
Maintain daily/weekly logistics situational reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or similar level of education in Logistics, Supply Chain, etc
Minimum 5 years' experience within Warehousing, Major Event Logistics, planning and delivery phases etc
Team player with a strong customer-service focus, comfortable in both upward/downward communication and a desire to go the extra mile
Ability to present and clearly communicate to audiences in a multitude of public/private settings as required
Proven track record in managing complex projects, multi-tasking, and prioritization of tasks and deliverables
Willing to work to complex, tight, immovable timelines while maintaining a positive attitude, exhibiting patience, persistence and experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment
Excellent analytical skills, ability to make decisions both independently and within a team environment
Extremely high attention to detail
Fluent in English
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Preferred
Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Company
FIFA
Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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