Warehouse Responsible and Delivery

Manager, Warehouse, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Dallas

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Reporting To: Senior Manager Warehouse

At FIFA World Cup 2026, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest, most innovative and inclusive sporting event of all time. Sitting within the Operational Services Department, Logistics (along with Guest Operations, Language Services, Accommodation, Transport, and Travel) aims to deliver the most engaging, innovative, and accessible World Cup experience for all athletes, fans, partners, and the community.

Reporting organisationally to the Senior Manager, Warehouse, the Manager, Warehouse will help serve Logistics efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48 teams and 1,200+ players across 3 countries and 16 venues. This role will be responsible for delivering Warehouse Logistics operations to support a number of stadiums/venues, ensuring a seamless and efficient delivery of services throughout the tournament. Further, this role will assist in overseeing a team responsible for Warehouse Logistics operations, under the guidance of the Head of Logistics and Senior Manager, Warehouse.

The main responsibilities of the Manager, Warehouse for the FIFA World Cup 2026 include:

Act as a key Logistics representative for FIFA functions and external stakeholders for Warehouse Logistics operations across Canada, Mexico and USA

Manage the Warehouse strategy across Canada, Mexico and USA to align with Logistics service levels and ensure cost effective storage solution for FWC2026

Manage the overall planning, implementation, operational process across all Warehouse Logistics operations to achieve a seamless supply chain solution

Manage the Warehouse Logistics Team including overseeing health and well-being, effective motivation, setting project goals, training, coordinating work assignments and evaluating performance

Assist in producing standard operating procedures, workflow charts and communication strategies for the Warehouse(s)

Foster internal relationships within Logistics and FIFA to conduct space requirements and volume metric exercises on incoming / outgoing FFE, equipment and other commodities

Help achieve departmental financial objectives by participating, planning, and preparing various cost analysis documents; feasibility studies, budget tracking and reconciliation reports; Produce reports and statistics regularly (in/out status report, dead stock report etc.)

Work with Material Logistics to develop and manage the FF&E procurement schedule, ensuring that adequate Warehouse space is scoped and available

In collaboration with the Venue Logistics, Materials and Distribution work streams, coordinate all move orders (from warehouses to venues, venue-to-venue and venue to warehouse.) Remain in constant communication with Venue Logistics to ensure the needs of the venue and functional areas are being met in a timely manner

In conjunction with the LSP, conduct safety audits on multi-leveled warehouse activities and verify the daily implementation of safety related procedures are communicated and followed

Assist in quantifying Material Handling Equipment (MHE) needs for the warehouse, develop necessary training programs and oversee the planned MHE maintenance schedule

Help establish perimeter security protocols for the Warehouse(s) and communicate delivery volume / pallet / vehicle standards across the Logistics function

Assist in the management of receipt, storage, distribution, resupply, and recovery of FWC2026 assets and equipment at the Warehouse(s)

Liaise with Procurement and / or Finance on the payment of commodity Purchase Orders

Participate in the Logistics Coordination Center ensuring high level of support for Warehouse processes during tournament time

Help enforce the Warehouse Logistics budget, in accordance with the Head of Logistics

Participate in outreach programs, as required, intended to educate stakeholders on tournament time operations

Act as a point of contact for Logistics if travelling or based in alternative location

Maintain daily/weekly logistics situational reporting

Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education in Logistics, Supply Chain, etc.

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience within Warehousing, Major Event Logistics, planning and delivery phases etc.

Team player with a strong customer-service focus, comfortable in both upward/downward 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

Languages

Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus

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

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