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FREEMAN Exhibit Systems Warehouse Lead in Nashville, Tennessee
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
This role will primarily be responsible for creating, updating, and finalizing the demand plan of Flex & Smart Panel equipment for each show within the branch’s region. They will collaborate with growth, branch operations, and use Freeman tools to accurately project & identify equipment needs for all events. Will be the primary operator and point of contact for our Freeman enterprise inventory system. Role will support the Modular Build Systems team in the warehouse and show site. Show site supervision will be required at times.
Freeman is driven by purpose and our values: integrity, empathy innovation, enthusiasm performance excellence, and collaboration. Being part of the Freeman team, you join us in making moments that matter
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show site based out of Nashville, TN.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Forecast all modular build systems equipment for upcoming shows using passport, details, history of the show, and communications with growth
Maintain an accurate forecast demand vs event actuals metrics
Manage a running & accurate inventory count of relevant equipment
Identify equipment rollover opportunities & provide insight to upcoming rollover possibilities
Manage incoming & outgoing logistics for all EIS tracked pieces of equipment
Use critical thinking to identify substitutions when shortages arise due to heavy volume or logistic issues
Plan and produce Modular Build Systems, Total Flex Systems, and Truss Structures in accordance with work orders received from Account Executives, the Exhibitor Sales Department and the Exhibitor Services Department while keeping job costs at the lowest possible level and maintaining quality, safety, and customers service standards
Receive work orders and drawings from the Exhibit Systems Manager
Review orders and understand which orders are special orders and how to accomplish the final results
Produce work orders to other departments as needed including custom cut requests for the Carpenter Shop
Provide accurate information to the Graphics Department for substrate sizes
Follow-up with items ordered from other departments
Follow-up to make sure special order materials were received
Pack and stage all exhibit elements including stock materials and special order items
Review packing lists
Forward set-up drawing revisions to detailer
Review inventory work orders and returns to the Account Executive, Exhibitor Services and/or Sales accurately
Promote and provide a high level of customer service and handle any issues according to Company guidelines
Maintain quality control to ensure Company standards are met
Direct in-house labor, with regard to one-on-one pulling and packing
Respond promptly to customer needs
Solicit customer feedback to improve service
Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Associate’s Degree preferred
Three (3) years of related experience and/or training.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Flex & Smart Panel Systems preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Forklift certification may be required.
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Life, Accident and Disability
Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.