Material Planning & Dissolution Coordinator

FIFA · Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR

**Material Planning \& Dissolution Coordinator** ================================================ FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience. Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team. **THE POSITION** ---------------- Sitting within the Operational Services Department, Logistics (along with Guest Operations, Language Services, Accommodation, Transport, and Travel) aims to deliver the most engaging, innovative, and accessible World Cup experience for all athletes, fans, partners, and the community. The Material Planning and Dissolution Coordinator for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ will collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and consolidate their Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF\&E) needs into a centralized system. This role ensures that all FF\&E requirements are effectively managed throughout the planning and execution phases. The coordinator will focus on continuous optimizations, smooth handling of changes, and ensuring that all FF\&E needs are met efficiently and sustainably. During the operations phase, the coordinator will work closely with other logistics workstreams to ensure the timely delivery of materials to the required destinations. Also, the Material Planning and Dissolution Coordinator will lead the materials procurement and dissolution strategy for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, and other related events organized by FIFA (events). This strategy focuses on managing materials effectively for a successful tournament, emphasizing sustainability and cost efficiency. The coordinator will reduce and reuse materials where possible and develop robust dissolution plans to avoid excess items post\-tournament, ensuring a seamless and efficient event. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Collaborate with venue teams to develop comprehensive material plans and layouts, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and requirements. * Capture stakeholder needs and material requirements, ensuring all specifications are accurately documented and integrated into the planning process. * Utilize the Material Planning System or other Material Logistics Database to capture and manage all relevant information accurately, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for all stakeholders. * Establish long\-term relationships and exceptional customer service for stakeholders, guiding them through the planning process and educating them on the Material Planning System or other Materials Logistics Database to enhance their understanding and efficiency. * Work with Finance, Procurement, and vendors to identify and implement special requirements for returning or disposing of materials, such as recycling or donation programs. * Oversee the logistics related to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ dissolution phase, ensuring the efficient and timely movement of materials. * Coordinate the return or disposal of materials from venues to supplier warehouses or disposal sites. * Establish and maintain relationships with disposal and recycling partners to ensure the environmentally responsible disposal of materials. **YOUR PROFILE** ---------------- * ACCOUNTABILITY:Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. * DECISION MAKING:Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances. * INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts. * INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas. * INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas. * LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision\-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents. * VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans. * Relevant experience in Supply Chain or Logistics. * Experience in Events is a plus. * Strong customer service focus. * Excellent analytical skills and ability to make decisions independently and within a team environment. * Extremely high attention to detail. * Team player, comfortable in upward/downward communication and wantin