Logistics Specialist at Arnold Machine Inc – Tiffin, Ohio

Arnold Machine Inc., in Tiffin, OH, designs and manufactures high-quality, customized automated equipment. We are seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to support receiving, inspection, inventory control, and shipping operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This on-site role supports accurate material flow by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors, managing outsourced processes and shipping activities, and ensuring timely, accurate ERP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Receiving Department by processing incoming materials, verifying documentation, and ensuring accurate ERP transactions.
• Organize materials for outsourcing by kitting, verifying quantities, and clearly identifying items prior to vendor processing.
• Process, track, and maintain accurate material and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Assist the Inspection Department with incoming and outgoing materials as needed to ensure quality and traceability.
• Coordinate and manage pickups and deliveries for materials sent to outside vendors for processing.
• Perform cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels and support inventory integrity initiatives.
• Manage material returns from projects, including returning materials to vendors, issuing credits to projects, and receiving returned items back into inventory.
• Quote, set up, schedule, and prepare documentation for all shipping activities, including project shipments, customer orders, and UPS/FedEx shipments by working with Service Coordinator.
• Conduct vendor site inspections when necessary to verify processes or material status.
• Manage multiple tasks while contributing to a cross-functional team and ensuring accuracy and quality of work.

Requirements

• Experience working with ERP systems for inventory and material tracking (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate logistics with internal departments and external vendors.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a warehouse and office environment with minimal supervision

Benefits