Logistics Engineering Project Specialist

PPG; México; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Logistics Engineering Project Specialist in Mexico to design, analyze, and optimize industrial solutions for logistics operations across distribution centers and dealer warehouses. You will size capacity, model networks, and drive efficiency and cost reductions to improve service levels.

The role involves applying mathematical models, geolocation, and analytical tools to support strategic decisions in inventory balancing and network optimization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial Engineering required.
• 3 years of experience in logistics, inventory management, database administration, or data analysis.
• Experience with warehouse footprint analysis and storage capacity calculations is preferred.
• Proficiency with Advanced Excel, Python, Power BI for simulations and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Distribution center footprint analysis using mathematical models and geolocation tools to identify optimal locations.
• Evaluate warehouse expansion, consolidation, and relocation scenarios.
• Develop analytical tools (Excel, Python, Power BI) for simulations and decision support.
• Calculate static and dynamic storage capacity and design efficient layouts based on operational flows.
• Identify bottlenecks and opportunities with cross-functional teams and measure KPIs.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Python

Power BI

Data analysis

Geolocation tools

Education

University degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Geolocation tools

Job description

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 [e-mail] .

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

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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, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocation 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.