Logistics Coordinator

Rust-Oleum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,720 - 37,346; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Training and mentoring opportunities

Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves overseeing shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment tasks, ensuring efficient operations within the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in logistics coordination, along with a strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and MS Office. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health plans and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in distribution, logistics, or inventory management.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily distribution plan within the MRP system.
• Coordinate inter-facility material movements.
• Analyze distribution data and MRP updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review supply chain KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Action aged inventory exceeding thresholds.
• Create and process internal sales orders.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Supply chain planning

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily distribution plan within the company's MRP system, ensuring all system-generated replenishment, transfer, and delivery signals are acted upon accurately and on time.
• Coordinate inter-facility material movements by creating, scheduling, and monitoring transfers between manufacturing, central distribution centers, and satellite warehouse locations.
• Analyze distribution data and MRP updates to identify planning exceptions, inventory imbalances, workflow disruptions and reverse logistics.
• Collaborate with the SIOP team and key stakeholders to review established supply chain and distribution KPIs, participate in performance discussions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing distribution efficiency, improving service levels, reducing freight costs, and strengthening inventory accuracy.
• Support the Inventory Control Specialist by actioning aged inventory that has exceeded their allowable aging threshold within the warehouses.
• Create and process internal sales orders between entities under the same corporate group.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in distribution, logistics coordination, supply chain planning, or inventory management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands‑on experience working with MRP/ERP systems to manage planning inputs, execute distribution signals, or process material movements.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period – up to 8 hours.
• This position may require occasional wearing of safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes.

Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $22.30/hour and $27.11/hour. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.