Logistics Engineering Project Specialist

As a Logistics Engineering Project Specialist you will responsible to design, analyze, and optimize industrial engineering solutions for logistics operations through distribution center footprint calculations, installed capacity sizing, and distribution network modeling across PPG distribution centers and dealer warehouses. The objective is to maximize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

Ensure that all requests from the PPG Comex dealer network related to Inventory Balancing studies are completed on time, following the formats, tools, and delivery timelines established in the work plan by the Dealer Operational Performance team.

This position reports to the BDI Jr. Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Distribution center footprint Analysis: Apply mathematical models and geolocation tools to strategically identify optimal locations for new warehouses.
• Evaluate warehouse expansion, consolidation, and relocation scenarios.
• Implement analytical tools (Advanced Excel, Python, Power BI, etc.) to perform simulations and support decision-making.
• Warehouse Capacity Planning: Calculate static and dynamic storage capacity; size storage areas (racks, picking, staging, cross-docking); analyze location utilization and occupancy rates; and define efficient layouts based on operational flows.
• Operational Efficiency Analysis: Identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities in coordination with Operations, Transportation, IT, and Planning teams. Propose inventory and operational optimization strategies and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) such as capacity utilization, productivity, and service levels.

Qualifications

• University degree in industrial engineering
• 3 years of experience in logistics, inventory management, database administration, or data analysis
• Warehouse design and construction, distribution center footprint analysis, and storage capacity calculations
• Inventory management and demand planning

You will have benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance and more.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.