Logistics Coordinator-2

Rio Tinto•Superior, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for 2 Logistics Coordinators to play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the movement of materials, equipment, and consumables between surface and underground locations. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, procurement, and contractor teams to ensure materials are available where and when needed, while maintaining strict safety, inventory, and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Project Superintendent and working in a collaborative community within the team, you will coordinate the delivery, movement, and staging of materials, consumables, and equipment for underground development and operations. You will liaise with warehouse, procurement, operations and maintenance teams to align logistics activities with work plans and schedules, and support underground logistics planning including shafts, declines, laydown areas, and underground storage locations. You will monitor material availability, lead times, and critical stock items, escalating risks as required, and ensure logistics activities comply with site safety standards, MSHA requirements, and company procedures. You will track and maintain accurate records of deliveries, transfers, and inventory movements using SAP, coordinate logistics support for contractors and project work scopes, and participate in daily safety meetings, pre‑starts, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, cost control, and material flow between surface and underground areas, and support logistics activities through a combination of coordination tasks and hands-on work such as forklift operation, inventory checks, and material staging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Previous experience in logistics, supply chain, warehouse, or materials coordination, preferably in an underground mining or heavy industrial environment
Strong understanding of underground mining operations and material control principles
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and contractors in a high‑risk environment
Working knowledge of SAP experience highly regarded
Physically capable of working in active mine site environments, including operating forklifts (or willing to learn) and supporting material handling tasks

Responsibilities

Coordinate the delivery, movement, and staging of materials, consumables, and equipment for underground development and operations
Liaise with warehouse, procurement, operations and maintenance teams to align logistics activities with work plans and schedules
Support underground logistics planning including shafts, declines, laydown areas, and underground storage locations
Monitor material availability, lead times, and critical stock items, escalating risks as required
Ensure logistics activities comply with site safety standards, MSHA requirements, and company procedures
Track and maintain accurate records of deliveries, transfers, and inventory movements using SAP
Coordinate logistics support for contractors and project work scopes
Participate in daily safety meetings, pre‑starts, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, cost control, and material flow between surface and underground areas
Support logistics activities through a combination of coordination tasks and hands-on work such as forklift operation, inventory checks, and material staging

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution
Generous 401k matching program
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
Discount programs for leisure purposes
Access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Support and opportunities to explore learning potential and career goals