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As an equipment rental company, Rentex depends on logistics.

In this fast-paced role as a National Logistics Manager, your main responsibility will involve the coordination and securing of shipments through various freight carriers, along with providing assistance with orders and transfers.

Your position is designed to support sales, customer service, and shops nationwide. This entails collaborating with all Rentex vendors. You will work in close partnership with logistics managers, logistics transportation, and logistics coordinators. This role is vital for ensuring that all internal logistics are managed both efficiently and effectively.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Familiarize Yourself with Rentex Inventory: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the products and equipment available within Rentex inventory.
• Understand Rentex Directory for Each Location and Department: Gain knowledge of the organizational structure and directory for all locations and departments within Rentex to facilitate efficient communication and operations.
• Facilitate Transfers Between Rentex Locations: Create transfer requests in our rental inventory management system, identifying the most cost-effective shipping methods.
• Review Inbound Transfers Before Departure: Assess and consolidate all incoming transfers for your location before they leave their origin. Confirm that the equipment is still in stock and still needed.
• Monitor Late Transfers and Orders: Follow up on any delayed transfers or orders to verify whether they will arrive on time for scheduled needs, ensuring minimal disruption to service.
• Respond Promptly to Logistics Communications: Ensure that all emails and messages related to logistics are addressed promptly, avoiding any open-ended inquiries or unresolved issues.
• Support Coverage for Other Logistics Team Members: Step in to assist colleagues in the logistics team when they are unavailable due to absence from the office. This ensures continuity in operations and helps maintain service levels.
• Generate Bills of Lading (BOLs): Creating and issuing bills of lading, which serve as essential documents in the shipping process. These documents detail the type, quantity, and destination of goods being transported.
• Understand Dimensions and Weight Restrictions for All Shipping Methods: They must be knowledgeable about the dimensional limits and weight restrictions associated with various shipping methods. This knowledge helps prevent delays or issues during transportation.
• Determine Required Truck Size: Assess the dimensions and weight of the cargo to identify the appropriate size of truck needed for transportation.
• Obtain Trucking Estimates: Gather and provide estimates for trucking services to ensure competitive pricing and options for transportation.
• Validate Trucking Estimates: Confirm the accuracy and acceptance of the trucking quotes received, ensuring they meet our logistical requirements.
• As the organization expands, additional responsibilities will be allocated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience in a dynamic logistics position
• Knowledge of shipping processes, freight operations, and related documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Skilled in using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving aptitude
• Strong time management and multitasking proficiency

About you

• Have a highly motivated and energetic personality with the ability to adapt and learn quickly
• Be able to work as part of a team, and have the desire to be part of a growing company
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 1+ years’ experience in audio/visual, event production, or a related field

Company Description

Rentex is one of the largest and most trusted wholesale providers of audio-visual rental equipment in the nation. We are a longtime leader in the cross-rental market, supplying AV equipment to the nation’s largest AV rental, staging, production, and other live event companies. As a strategic partner, we are here to augment our clients’ inventories, not compete with them.

At Rentex, Inc. We offer a competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Both short- and long-term disability. Paid time off, paid holidays, 401K, and more! Rentex, Inc. is the largest audiovisual and computer rental company in the U.S. With offices in 13 cities (and growing), the opportunities are vast.

Rentex has an immediate opening for a full-time National Logistics Manager (Monday through Friday) for our audiovisual rental warehouse. We offer a great work environment, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefit package.

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