Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are seeking a Training Operations Specialist to join our Sales Training Department. This role is pivotal in managing our multi-million-dollar inventory of product samples and tradeshow assets, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across all Sound United and HARMAN brands.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to 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.
We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $44,250 - $64,900, dependent on the position offered.
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave.
- Health and wellbeing support through medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support, adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
About the Company
HARMAN, a pioneer in amplifying the sense of sound since the 1920s, is dedicated to creating innovative technologies that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected. Our award-winning portfolio under iconic brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel is renowned for exceeding the highest engineering and design standards. Join our talent community and be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
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