Logistics Manager at Hauser & Wirth

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Job Status: Full-time

 Job Description

HWNY Registration Department – Reporting to Head Registrar
Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading commercial galleries for modern and contemporary art with locations across the US, UK, Europe and Asia.
Based out of our New York gallery, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager with a strong working knowledge of fine art shipping to join the Operations team. In this role, the candidate will oversee the storage and efficient movement of the gallery’s inventory. The ideal candidate will have experience operating in a fast paced and dynamic environment while maintaining the highest standards.

Responsibilities:
– Oversee and manage logistics, storage, and inventory requests for New York locations
– Coordinate local trucking for viewings, exhibitions, special installations for New York galleries
– Manage and arrange for biweekly shuttles between galleries and local storage
– Oversee local inventory transfers for photography, framing, conservation, and other external vendors
– Receive, react, and follow through on inventory requests to keep all parties apprised
– Develop and implement streamlined internal communication for inventory stakeholders
– Oversee Gallery sprinter van schedule
– Conduct regular inventory storage audits to ensure accurate records
– Oversee and process vendor storage invoices with required approvals
– Coordinate domestic and international internal inventory transfers between New York and other gallery locations
– Maintain storage and gallery locations within fine art insurance limitations and guidelines
– Coordinate inventory condition reports with Registration team for incoming, transfer, outgoing checks to ensure best practices are followed at all times
– Monitor sold not shipped artworks with Client Sales Registrar

Skills & Requirements:
– 3-5 years of experience in fine art shipping or logistics in an international art gallery, fine art shipper, or auction house setting
– A strong appreciation for efficiency, synergy, and organization
– A talented communicator, with excellent oral and written communications skills and capable of developing streamlined internal communication
– A true team player, able to connect and work between multiple vendors while collaborating with a large team across international locations
– Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple, complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while continually finding opportunities for increased efficiency
– Ability to travel between New York gallery and storage locations, as required

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter, including references by email only to:
registrarposting@hauserwirth.com