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Who We Are:

PBR is the world's premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR's international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league-eight teams of the world's best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024-as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization's digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You'll Do:

The Senior Manager of Transportation & Logistics leads the execution, compliance, and day-to-day operations of all fleet and logistics functions supporting the PBR tour.

This role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of equipment and assets across a multi-market touring schedule. The Senior Manager oversees fleet operations, regulatory compliance, warehouse coordination, and logistics planning, ensuring reliability, safety, and cost efficiency across all transportation functions.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Tour Operations, this role partners closely with Operations, Production, Risk Management, and HR to deliver consistent, high-performing logistics support across all events.

• Manage daily fleet operations, including trucks, trailers, routing, and dispatch.
• Oversee driver scheduling, utilization, and performance to support tour needs.
• Ensure proactive maintenance and readiness of all transportation assets.
• Ensure compliance with USDOT, FMCSA, and applicable state regulations.
• Oversee driver qualification files, hours-of-service tracking, and inspection records.
• Manage ELD/telematics systems to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Lead safety initiatives, training, and audit readiness.
• Administer DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Oversee driver onboarding, documentation, and ongoing eligibility requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for audits and inspections.
• Oversee warehouse operations, inventory management, and asset distribution.
• Coordinate movement of equipment between warehouse and tour locations.
• Support budget management, including tracking fuel, maintenance, and vendor costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with Risk Management on insurance, claims, and incident response.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including maintenance and logistics providers.
• Collaborate with Tour Operations and Production to align transportation with event schedules.
• Partner with HR and Finance on compliance, reporting, and operational support.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You Have These:

• Strong understanding of transportation and logistics operations, including fleet management, routing, and multi-site coordination.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver reliable operations in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Sound judgment and decision-making, particularly when addressing real-time operational or compliance challenges.
• Clear and effective communication, with the ability to collaborate across operations, production, HR, and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and execution quality.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Comfortable adapting to change and reprioritizing in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant certifications or specialized training in event operations, safety, or logistics are a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, fleet management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing commercial fleet operations in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of USDOT, FMCSA, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Experience with ELD/telematics systems and fleet management tools.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multi-site operations.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.

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