Head of Warehouse and Distribution

The role

You will build and lead the warehouse and distribution operation that supplies every venue of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will set the distribution strategy and manage the warehouse team across competition and non-competition sites.

What you will do

• Stand up the Warehouse and Distribution sub-stream.
• Develop and execute the LA28 warehouse and distribution strategy.
• Lead and manage the LA28 warehouse team.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to warehouse and distribution staff across sites.
• Oversee the ramp-up and deployment of the logistics service provider's fleet.
• Lead the management and performance of the logistics service provider.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of executive warehouse management experience, including managing a facility of similar size, volume, and complexity.
• Previous international Games experience in warehouse and distribution operations, from early planning through Games-time delivery.
• Proven leadership of large warehouse and distribution teams across multiple sites.
• Experience developing and executing warehouse and distribution strategy and managing third-party logistics service providers and their fleets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to move freely across multiple warehouse locations.
• Ability to work in an open cubicle environment.
• Ability to work in a warehouse setting requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

Nice to have

• Spanish language skills.
• Experience managing Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for major events.
• Experience driving continuous improvement across a logistics, warehouse, or planning function.
• Experience setting up new warehouse operations or teams from the ground up.

Benefits

• The chance to build a Games warehouse and distribution operation from the ground up.
• Leadership of a growing team across competition and non-competition sites.
• A high-trust logistics function that values judgment, safety, and pragmatic delivery.
• A central role in equipping the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Before you apply

• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
• Must be able to work on-site in LA.

About the company

LA28 is the organization for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.