About the job: Logistics Specialist Logistics SpecialistRavenna, OH | ABS Compounding | Plastics Manufacturing | Monday-Friday | Day Shift Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire About the Opportunity A well-established plastics manufacturing facility - subsidiary of a global chemical industry leader - is adding a Logistics Specialist to its operations team in Ravenna, Ohio. This role owns the full order-to-delivery cycle, serving as the critical link between customers, internal production teams, warehouse partners, and transportation providers. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take pride in accurate, on-time order execution, this is the role for you.
What You'll Do:
  • Receive, enter, and maintain customer purchase orders in SAP across the full order-to-delivery cycle
  • Coordinate shipment scheduling with transportation providers and 3PL partners; track shipments and communicate delivery updates proactively
  • Monitor order status and serve as the primary communication point for customers and internal stakeholders including Sales, Production, Quality, and warehouse teams
  • Verify inventory availability and coordinate product shipments to meet customer requirements
  • Prepare and process shipping and logistics-related invoices; review transportation and vendor invoices for accuracy and approval
  • Prepare export documentation for international shipments including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and shipping instructions
  • Resolve customer inquiries related to orders, deliveries, inventory availability, and billing
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics and customer service processes What You'll Need Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, customer order management, transportation coordination, supply chain, or a related role
  • Background in a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment - required
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously across internal departments and external partners
  • SAP or comparable ERP system experience - strongly preferred
  • Experience with international shipping and export documentation - preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
Forklift certification and/or Lean/Six Sigma knowledge a plus Why This RoleYou'll have direct ownership of customer order execution within a globally recognized manufacturing organization, with full visibility across supply chain, production, and commercial functions - all on a stable day-shift schedule with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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Level

Senior

Salary

$65,000 - $80,000

Location

Ravenna, OH

Occupation

Logisticians

Industry

Freight Transportation Arrangement

Posted

7 days ago

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