FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States · 5 hours ago
MDS Manager, Distribution, FIFA World Cup 2026
Miami, FL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFIFA World Cup 2026™ is an organization focused on delivering an extraordinary sporting event. The MDS Manager, Distribution will oversee the Master Delivery System operations, ensuring seamless transportation and high service standards across various venues during the tournament.
Sports
Responsibilities
Support the Senior Manager, Distribution in the management of the MDS platform and the MDS Users
Assist MDS application provider in communicating changes to the MDS that must be made; make additional changes to the site as you see fit
Work directly with the Senior Manager, Distribution to identify the MDS schedules of all Functional Areas, departments and external stakeholders during all phases of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Act as the face of the MDS for internal and external stakeholders
Work with external stakeholders, especially the likes of Stadium and Convention Centers operational staff, to guarantee that their operations are fully managed via the FIFA MDS and are feasible given the various constraints on site
Work with the relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that a load-in/load-out strategy is feasible and can be managed on the MDS
Develop and update training sessions for new project controllers joining the MDS User Community
Give weekly and requested training to the MDS User Community and act as the primary liaison to answer all MDS User specific training inquiries
Must present and maintain premium customer service skills
Develop additional templates and edit already created templates in line with MDS requirements
Develop daily, weekly, and cumulative reporting to be approved by the Senior Manager, Distribution
Provide insight to the Senior Manager, Distribution and to the MDS vendor to enhance the efficiency of the MDS platform
Actively anticipate and evaluate problems, develop solutions and resolve conflicts between various parties utilizing the system
Assist and liaise with the other Logistics workstream Senior Managers (i.e. Customs & Freight Forwarding, Material Planning, Warehousing, Venue Logistics & Central Logistics) with their requirements to support an efficient and economical end-to-end Logistics operation
Continually improve FIFA MDS processes, policies and procedures
Assist the Senior Manager, Distribution in the Function and Department deliverables
Remain in constant communication with Venue Logistics team to ensure the needs of the venue and functional areas are being met in a timely manner Ensure compliance with FIFA’s safety protocols and local transportation regulations
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to address and resolve any logistical issues impacting distribution operations
Ensure health, safety, and well-being of all team members, including compliance with safety standards and protocols
Participate in outreach programs, as required, intended to educate stakeholders on tournament time operations
Act as first point of contact for Logistics if travelling or based in alternative location
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or similar level of education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field in logistics, distribution, or transportation management, with a proven track record of operational success in large-scale events or similar environments with a solid understanding of Can-Mex-U.S. transportation regulations and best practices in distribution logistics
Team player with a strong customer-service focus, comfortable across all levels of 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
Willing to work to complex, tight, immovable timelines while maintaining a positive attitude, exhibiting patience, persistence and experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment
Excellent analytical skills, ability to make decisions both independently and within a team environment
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Preferred
Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Company
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will be 23rd edition of the tournament - the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Emilio Casillas
Recruitment and Workforce Partner
Jurgen Mainka
Chief Tournament Officer México, FIFA World Cup 2026
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