Logistics Specialist

Logistics Analytics Specialist – Transportation Optimization

This role requires an in-office presence in Westerville, OH (local candidates only).

Vertiv | Americas Region

Position Summary

Are you a data-driven problem solver who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful business insights? Vertiv is seeking a Logistics Analytics Specialist to support transportation optimization across the Americas region.

This role sits within Logistics and focuses on analyzing transportation data, building reporting solutions, improving visibility, and supporting data-driven decisions that enhance carrier performance, cost, service, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is passionate about analytics and excited to apply those skills to real-world supply chain challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze large transportation datasets including freight spend, carrier performance, service levels, capacity, and transit metrics.
• Build dashboards, KPI reporting, and data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and other analytics tools.
• Translate logistics data into actionable insights that improve transportation performance and decision-making.
• Support Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) optimization through analytics, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Identify data quality issues, trends, and opportunities to improve processes and operational visibility.
• Partner with Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Master Data, carriers, and logistics providers to support continuous improvement.
• Support transportation reporting, process improvements, documentation, and TMS data accuracy.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in analytics, supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics platforms.
• Ability to work with large datasets, identify trends, and communicate insights.
• Strong analytical mindset with curiosity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Interest in applying analytics to improve transportation and supply chain performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with logistics, transportation, freight, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience with domestic or international transportation data.
• Familiarity with TMS platforms, process mapping, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Travel: Approximately 10%

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 help.join@vertivco.com. 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.