Inventory & Logistics Manager

Roto•Dublin, OH

1d•$55,000 - $68,000

About The Position

At Roto, the Inventory and Logistics Manager is a hands-on, production-critical role responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing the materials and services that keep ROTO’s fabrication and installation operations running. This position sits at the intersection of procurement and production logistics — owning vendor relationships, maintaining inventory, coordinating freight, and ensuring the right materials arrive at the right place at the right time.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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