Event Operations Specialist

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
Reporting organisationally to the Regional Manager Distribution, and the Director of Operational Services in Canada, the Distribution Operations Specialist will be a key member of the FIFA26 Logistics team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA Zurich key collaborators and other key individuals. This position is responsible for the day-to-day execution of regional distribution operations in their designated region to ensure seamless and cost-effective transportation, timely delivery, and high service standards within venues including stadiums, airports, team base camp training sites and team base camp hotels assigned to their region.
The main responsibilities and oversights of the Regional Manager Distribution – Canada for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:

• Track shipments in real-time using distribution tools and report delivery status or disruptions to the Regional Manager.
• Collaborate closely with Venue Logistics, Warehousing, Materials Planning, and Customs workstreams to ensure all goods are delivered according to operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local transportation and FIFA safety regulations.
• Provide regular updates to the Regional Manager Distribution on operational progress, challenges, and performance indicators.
• Act as first point of contact for Logistics if travelling or based in alternative location.
• Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc.

Work Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in logistics, distribution, or transport operations (event or sports industry experience preferred).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Team player with a strong customer-service focus, comfortable across all levels of 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.

Languages
~ Fluent in English. French -proficiency is a plus.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools

FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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