Shipping & Logsitics Manager

Build Systems.

Move Fast.

Deliver Great Experiences.

Every Time.   What You’ll Do As the Shipping & Inventory Manager at Prep Network, you’ll lead the logistics engine behind 400+ premier sports events each year.

From scoreboards to signage, staff gear to game-day essentials, you’ll ensure every item is where it needs to be—on time, every time.

In this high-impact, hands-on role, you’ll oversee all shipping, inventory, and warehouse operations while building systems and processes that scale with our rapid growth.

You’ll lead a team and partner cross-functionally to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and deliver an exceptional on-site experience at every event.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving operational puzzles, and want to shape the future of youth sports logistics, this is the role for you.

Who We Are Prep Network is a sports company that connects high school athletes with college coaches.

Through our nine brands, we publish over 4,000 articles each month and actively scout talented athletes across the U.S.  We aim to discover and promote promising prospects who aspire to play at the collegiate level.  In addition to our content, Prep Network is the top event operator in the U.S., hosting 100+ tournaments annually.  We offer a combination of top-tier competitions and extensive media exposure for attending teams.  Our 250+ showcases each year provide a platform for over 10,000+ prospects to compete in front of colleges, scouts, and media outlets.  We’re pumped to have been named one of the "Best Places to Work" by Minneapolis / St.

Paul Business Journal for four years running, and to land a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Prep Network isn’t your average sports company—we’re all about helping student-athletes succeed and creating an awesome workplace. ​ ​ ​ ​​ Core Responsibilities Oversee Shipping Operations for 400+ Events Annually Plan, coordinate, and execute the packing and shipping of all event materials, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.

Manage Inventory and Warehouse Operations Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient 50x50 ft warehouse space as well as additional off-site storage.

Track inventory levels across hundreds of SKUs and implement systems to ensure availability and accuracy.

Negotiate with Vendors and Drive Cost-Saving Initiatives Identify, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for shipping, materials, and supplies.

Continuously evaluate for efficiency and cost reduction.

Lead Returns and Re-Inventory Processes Design and manage workflows for receiving and restocking returned event materials.

Conduct quality checks and maintain detailed records of damage, loss, and replenishment needs.

Hire, Train, and Manage Warehouse & Shipping Support Staff Build and manage a team of full-time and contract workers to support warehouse operations.

Provide training, schedule labor around seasonal peaks, and enforce accountability.

Must-Haves in a Candidate Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in managing shipping, logistics, warehouse, or inventory forecasting or demand planning.

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