Logistics Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Company Summary

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur is the only mining company with headquarters in Chicago. The office is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago, near public transportation. Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture that prioritizes health and safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. We are a growing business with various opportunities in accounting, IT, engineering, technical services, HR, and other corporate functions. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

The salary range offered for this role is USD $110,000-$115,000 range. The salary range is a good-faith estimate. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Coeur Mining will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Coeur Mining. Coeur Mining provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Coeur Mining also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Inventory & Logistics is responsible for enterprise inventory governance, site materials support, and inbound and on-site logistics process coordination across multiple mining operations. This role ensures consistent execution of standards related to inventory management, obsolescence control, and materials handling while supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective site operations

This role operates as a corporate function supporting site teams, driving consistency in standards, processes, and performance while enabling effective local execution.

The position partners closely with site Supply Chain, leadership, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and HSE teams to improve inventory performance, optimize working capital, and ensure materials are available to support operational uptime. The role also provides oversight of key data and support functions, including vendor master data and inventory control.

Location: Corporate Office (Toronto/Chicago) / Remote

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Governance & Materials Management

• Lead enterprise inventory governance, including stocking strategies, critical spares programs, inventory accuracy, and active management of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Establish and drive processes to identify, manage, and reduce obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure inventory levels and availability support asset reliability while optimizing working capital.
• Oversee inventory accuracy programs, including cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliation, and root cause follow-up.
• Define, report on, and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, service levels, obsolescence, and working capital performance.
• Provide functional guidance to site teams on inventory standards, storage practices, and materials control.

Warehousing & Site Logistics

• Define standards and provide guidance for warehouse operations, laydown yards, and on-site storage locations across all operations.
• Drive standard practices for receiving, storage, issuing, and materials handling across sites.
• Support and coordinate onsite logistics and interdepartmental material movement to improve efficiency and reduce delays.
• Ensure appropriate storage and handling practices for high value and critical spares, as well as for hazardous and safety-critical materials.
• Develop and implement standard procedures for handling of direct charge materials.

Inbound Freight & Logistics Management

• Oversee inbound freight coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to sites.
• Partner with Procurement and suppliers to improve shipment planning, visibility, and delivery performance.
• Establish standard processes for freight tracking, issue resolution, and communication with sites.
• Identify opportunities to improve freight efficiency and reduce cost through consolidation, routing, and coordination.

Vendor Master Data & Inventory Control Oversight

• Provide oversight of vendor master data governance in partnership with Procurement and Finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and control compliance.
• Oversee inventory control and data integrity processes that support accurate transactions and reporting.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for item setup, vendor records, and inventory transactions.

Leadership & Cross-Site Alignment

• Directly oversee the Inventory Control Analyst and Vendor Master Data Lead, setting priorities and ensuring execution against enterprise objectives.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to site-based supply chain and warehouse teams.
• Drive alignment and standardization of inventory and logistics practices across sites while supporting site-level execution.
• Establish and lead regular cross-site governance routines to review inventory performance, logistics issues, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain or operations experience in mining, oil & gas, or asset-intensive industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site inventory and warehouse operations.
• Approximately 25% travel.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.
• Strong experience with ERP-based inventory systems, item master data, and vendor master governance.
• Proven ability to lead audit remediation, internal controls, and cross-functional change management.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The salary range offered for this role is USD $145,000 - $160,000 range. The salary range is a good-faith estimate. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Coeur Mining will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Coeur Mining. Coeur Mining provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Coeur Mining also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.