Inbound Logistics Specialist
- Des Moines, IA, United States
Salary: $65k - $70k
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- Salary: $65k - $70k
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- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in inbound logistics, supply chain coordination, warehouse operations, or a related role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us
Ampacity delivers a forward-thinking approach to structural and electrical solutions for clean energy transition projects. From design, kitting, and installation to comprehensive electrical procurement, Ampacity specializes in expert-engineered, field-ready solutions that accelerate project timelines and maximize impact.
Made up of more than 400 passionate professionals committed to simplifying complexity across the energy value chain, Ampacity empowers customers to build smarter, faster, and more efficiently - with the most reliable technology in the industry at the best total fielded cost.
Since 2014, Ampacity has delivered nearly ten gigawatts of fully engineered clean energy systems across North America.
About this Role
Ampacity is looking for an Inbound Logistics Specialist to keep inbound shipments organized, accurate, and on time, primarily supporting our Des Moines warehouse and project needs across the U.S.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you’ll work with suppliers, warehouse staff, and purchasing and project teams to coordinate deliveries, track inventory, support purchasing and demand planning, and resolve issues before they impact operations. This role focuses on planning, coordination, and problem-solving, with warehouse staff handling physical receiving.
This role will be fully onsite at the DSM Warehouse
Salary: $65k - $70k
What You'll Do
- Plan and track inbound shipments, mainly for the Des Moines warehouse, keeping deliveries aligned with warehouse capacity and project needs across the U.S.
- Work with suppliers, warehouse staff, Project Managers, and the SCALE team to confirm deliveries, share updates, and resolve issues.
- Review shipment and inventory data to catch delays, shortages, and errors early and coordinate solutions.
- Keep shipment schedules, purchase orders, product information, and receiving records accurate in NetSuite; coordinate returns as needed.
- Request supplier quotes, create purchase orders, and follow up on pricing, availability, and delivery dates.
- Support demand planning by reviewing inventory, forecasts, market trends, and supplier availability.
- Resolve order and invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams, close completed POs, and help clear payment issues.
- Use Excel to provide weekly shipment updates, flag risks, and recommend next steps.
- Recommend improvements to warehouse space, product placement, inbound processes, reporting, and budget planning.
- Manage daily priorities and decisions, partnering with the Director of Operations and Director of Supply Chain when issues need additional input.
- This role will evolve over time with the needs of the business.
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in inbound logistics, supply chain coordination, warehouse operations, or a related role.
- Excel proficiency to organize data, analyze trends, and build reports.
- Experience with an ERP or logistics system; NetSuite is a plus.
- Experience supporting purchasing, supplier coordination, and demand planning.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to spot issues and follow through on solutions.
- The ability to stay organized, work independently, and manage competing priorities.
- Clear communication and the ability to work well with suppliers, warehouse staff, project teams, and leadership.
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
What You'll Get
- Competitive pay and 401k - because your work should be rewarded fairly
- Time off you'll actually use: vacation, sick days, holidays, parental, and bereavement leave
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus extra support when you need it
- Wellness resources to help you show up as your best self, at work and at home
- Real room to grow - we promote from within and invest in your development
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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Skills
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Problem solving
- Oracle NetSuite
- Reporting
- Budget management
- Supply chain management
- Warehouse operations
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Work independently
- Communication skills
- Leadership