Training Operations Coordinator

Training Operations Specialist

As the Training Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for executing the daily operational functions that support the Training Department's product, logistics, and event initiatives. This role provides hands-on control of training and marketing assets, ensuring readiness, accountability, and compliance across all Sound United and HARMAN brands. The position bridges logistics, asset management, and cross-departmental collaboration to support the Sales Training Department, maintain operational excellence, and protect high-value company property.

The Sales Training Department manages a multi-million-dollar inventory of product samples and tradeshow assets. This includes serialized production units, DPP and LPP early samples used for testing and training, and large non-serialized assets such as trade show buildouts, theater structures, and display walls.

The inventory includes product samples and mixed tradeshow assets stored in various locations, including the Carlsbad office and an off-site local warehouse. The Training Operations Coordinator ensures the accuracy, movement, and security of these assets while supporting major internal and external events.

The role works cross-functionally with Training, Operations, Sales, Integrated Marketing, REC leadership, Events, and third-party logistics partners to maintain operational excellence, enforce inventory governance, and protect company assets.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and reconcile the Training Department's inventory across HQ and Allstate Logistics; ensure data accuracy within 3PL Warehouse Manager | Extensiv and internal tracking systems.
• Execute product staging, shipping, and returns of Sales Training product and equipment used for trade shows and events.
• Oversee organization and readiness of the Carlsbad facility, ensuring demo and training spaces meet operational standards for efficiency and safety.
• Maintain, ship, and track the Training Department's tool inventory used at trade shows and off-site events.
• Collaborate with Allstate Logistics and SBA Global Logistics to coordinate shipments, deliveries, and returns of training and marketing assets.
• Provide operational support to cross-functional partners, including the Training, Marketing, Sales, and Events teams.
• Assist with post-event reconciliation, ensuring all equipment and display materials are accounted for, labeled correctly, and stored in their proper locations.
• Implement and uphold loss-prevention standards; track serialized and non-serialized assets to minimize risk and maximize asset lifecycles.
• Perform ongoing audits and process improvements to maintain compliance, readiness, and efficiency in all training operations.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations, logistics, inventory management, or asset management within a technical, marketing, training, or event-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory systems, warehouse management tools, and spreadsheet-based tracking (Excel or Google Sheets).
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external partners.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience supporting high-visibility programs across Training, Sales, Marketing, and retail or experiential environments.
• Experience designing, enforcing, or improving inventory governance processes, including segregation rules, labeling standards, and audit-ready documentation.
• Familiarity with third-party logistics (3PL) operations, including coordination of domestic and international shipments.
• Hands-on experience staging, setting up, and breaking down equipment for events, demonstrations, or training environments.
• Advanced proficiency with inventory tracking using spreadsheets and/or warehouse management systems, including building repeatable templates and control processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What Makes You Eligible

• You are eligible to work in the United States.
• You are able and willing to travel occasionally, as needed, to support trainings, events, customer or partner engagements, retail or experiential activations, and operational logistics needs.
• This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring full-time presence at the Carlsbad, CA office due to direct interaction with physical product, inventory, and operational assets; this position is not eligible for a hybrid or remote work schedule.
• Flexibility in working hours is required to support training schedules, events, logistics timelines, and business needs beyond standard office hours.
• You are able to lift, move, and stage training equipment and assets as required by the role.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

Pay Transparency $ 44,250 - $ 64,900 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected. Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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