Inventory & Logistics Manager
Roto
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Dublin, Ohio, United States
$55,000 - $68,000 USD yearly
Description
At Roto, the Inventory & Logistics Manager supports the Production Department by sourcing, procuring, receiving, and managing materials, equipment, and services for fabrication and exhibit installation. Also coordinates facility and building-maintenance needs to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
Qualifications
At Roto, the Inventory & Logistics Manager supports the Production Department by sourcing, procuring, receiving, and managing materials, equipment, and services for fabrication and exhibit installation. Also coordinates facility and building-maintenance needs to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
Essential Functions
- Source, procure, receive, and inventory AV, electromechanical, and fabrication materials
- Manage Purchase Orders, vendor research, competitive quoting, and open/back-order follow-up
- Maintain min/max inventory levels; track and allocate releases for accurate project costing
- Develop and expand supplier networks; negotiate pricing, terms, and freight agreements
- Coordinate all freight logistics including full gallery shipments, small-package operations, and exhibit wrapping/crating
- Ensure compliance with purchasing approval and financial sign-off procedures
- Identify process inefficiencies and lead workflow improvements to support production scalability
- Source and manage contractors for facility and building-maintenance needs
- Communicate order status regularly with project and production teams
- Manage Return-to-Vendor (RTV) processes
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, materials coordination, or inventory control within a fabrication, manufacturing, or production environment
- Forklift certification or demonstrated proficiency; ability to safely move and manage heavy materials
- Working knowledge of AV equipment, electronics, and physical fabrication materials including wood, metal, plastics, and hardware
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with purchasing or accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or similar ERP systems
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities without dropping details
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented approach
- Self-starter mindset — comfortable working independently and driving tasks to completion without close supervision
Preferred
- Experience in exhibition design-build, themed entertainment, scenic fabrication, or a closely related industry
- Familiarity with AV or electromechanical component sourcing and supply chains
- Experience coordinating complex freight logistics including crated exhibit shipments
- Background in process improvement or workflow development within a production or operations context