Logistics Analyst

Job Description

Short Description for Internal Candidates

Logistics Specialist – Transportation Analytics & Optimization

Vertiv | Americas Region

Position Summary

Vertiv is seeking a data-driven Logistics Specialist to optimize transportation performance across the Americas region. This role will leverage logistics expertise, analytics, and reporting capabilities to improve carrier performance, enhance visibility, optimize our Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) model, and drive continuous improvement across transportation operations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong logistics knowledge with advanced analytics skills to transform large datasets into actionable insights that improve cost, service, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data, freight spend, carrier performance, service levels, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Build dashboards, KPI reporting, and analytics solutions using Power BI, Excel, Tableau, SQL, and other tools.
• Support LLP optimization, premium air freight execution, and transportation process improvements.
• Manage carrier performance by tracking delivery, cost, capacity, transit, and service metrics while driving corrective actions.
• Partner with Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Master Data, carriers, and logistics providers to improve visibility and execution.
• Improve data quality, reporting accuracy, process standardization, and transportation workflows.
• Leverage TMS capabilities to support reporting, automation, and operational alignment.
• Support continuous improvement projects, process documentation, and stakeholder training.
• Travel approximately 10%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or analytics.
• Strong experience with transportation data analysis, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics tools.
• Knowledge of freight operations, carrier management, and logistics procurement.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• English required; Spanish preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• International air freight experience.
• Domestic and international transportation experience.
• LLP, 4PL, TMS, or managed transportation experience.
• Process improvement and process mapping experience.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.