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Vertiv is hiring a Logistics Specialist in Westerville, OH to support our imports and provide overall support by identifying and implementing procedures to better optimize the overall efficiency of supply chain and logistics activities. Perform tasks that relate to the strategic and tactical management of carrier performance to include request for quotes, on-time delivery, on-time pick-up, Provide support to internal customers including but not limited to Operations, Sales, Procurement, and end customers. Communicate Key Performance Indicators to measure overall logistics performance and process compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in programs to including but not limited to on-boarding carriers, monitoring compliance, providing tracking, and expediting assistance, training, and carrier engagement as it relates to all modes of transportation. Support Inbound and Outbound Routing Guides covering both domestic and international shipping activity and provide training on shipping processes as it relates to the Transportation Management System, freight quoting and pricing.
• Work cross-functionally with procurement and purchasing team to on-board suppliers according company routing guide, provide training, monitoring compliance, tracking, expedite assistance for all modes of transportation.
• Closely communicate with plant operations, Buyers, Suppliers, and Carriers to provide instruction, manage expedite requests, and problem solving.
• Drive operational excellence, identify and execute process improvement projects to reduce costs, improvement quality, service and increasing speed.
• Collaborate with global logistics teams in other regions, research and implement best practices across the logistics network and programs
• May assist with customer order quotations for freights estimates
• Provide back-up support in the Logistics Department as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or other appropriate discipline
• 3-5 years of experience
• Experience in logistics, supply chain management or related discipline
• Experience in a strategic setting in a large manufacturing organization
• Ability to travel, as requested

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience and knowledge in international trade and transportation preferred
• Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to coordinate efforts from multiple groups in the company to achieve objectives.
• Ability to identify process deficiencies, develop and implement improvements
• Ability to efficiently work in a team setting or cross-functionally

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or other appropriate discipline
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM), American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) or Supply Chain certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

No Special Physical Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

N/A

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

Up to 10%

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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than 30,000 people worldwide and more than $7 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us 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.

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