Inventory & Logistics Manager Rutherford

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played the pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences.

In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Ceremony of Roses is an agile creative practice built to solve the commercial and creative challenges of the world’s top artists. As Sony Music’s merchandise partner, we serve a roster of global talent—both within and beyond the Sony ecosystem. We’re defined by our commitment to product excellence, delivering products that are made to be kept, worn, and loved for years to come.

Our best-in-class creative team delivers culture‑leading, artist‑specific collections that build artist brands beyond their music. Most importantly, we deliver customer excellence, embedding ourselves as an extension of each client’s team, bringing transparency, accountability, and tailored support to every partnership.

The Inventory & Logistics Manager will support the Director of the Freight & Logistics team to help oversee all inventory and logistics operations for Ceremony of Roses, ensuring the efficient movement of product both domestically and internationally. This role will work closely with the Tour, Production and E‑Commerce teams and assist in day‑to‑day operations, drive improvements in inventory flow, and solve operational challenges.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to and shape a rapidly growing function. Success as an Inventory & Logistics Manager means being highly organized, a problem‑solver, and an excellent communicator. The Inventory & Logistics Manager sits in the Operations department and reports to the Director of the Freight & Logistics. This is a remote‑first based role.

• Support the Director of the Freight & Logistics with the day-to-day coordination, booking, and management of domestic and international shipments as needed by COR and its affiliates.
• Manage inventory transfers for Ceremony of Roses and its affiliates, such as end‑of‑tour inventory to ecommerce, transfers between global offices, and allocating inventory to artist teams.
• Monitor inventory positions, distribute reporting to key stakeholders as required, and provide management solutions for leftover stock from Tour and Ecommerce collections.
• Collaborate with warehouse and distribution center partners, serve as a liaison to foresee risks and potential logistical roadblocks that may impact Ceremony of Roses’ and affiliates operations.
• Maintain working relationships with freight carriers and logistics partners, support the Director with securing competitive rates, high service standards and technology integrations.
• Ensure adherence to international shipping regulations and customs requirements through oversight of documentation, tariffs, and policy updates. Upload documentation, maintain proper filing, and notation of key information to allow for accurate financial coding and reconciliation of freight & warehousing costs.

• Highly organized and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to maintain a strategic approach to problem‑solving and execution.
• Proven ability to lead complex freight, logistics, and inventory operations, ideally within the music and entertainment industries.
• Knowledgeable in industry best practices, with a strong understanding of domestic and international freight and supply chain optimization.
• Strong relationships with freight and logistics vendors, able to…