Logistics Analyst

Backlog Ownership and Order Management: Manage an assigned portfolio of purchase orders from creation through production confirmation, ensuring accurate visibility of manufacturing timelines and alignment with regional demand requirements. 

Production Follow-up and Factory Coordination: Maintain daily communication with global Vertiv factories and contract manufacturers to monitor production status, validate committed dates, and ensure timely acknowledgment of all open orders. 

Manage International Shipments: Coordinate import and export activities, including ocean, air, and ground shipments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with Vertiv’s global policies and regional trade regulations. 

Trade Compliance and Documentation: Prepare, review, and validate shipping documentation (BLs, AWBs, invoices, packing lists, certificates, customs filings) to ensure compliance with local and international trade laws. 

Freight Forwarder and Supplier Coordination: Act as a main point of contact for suppliers and freight forwarders, assisting with booking shipments, confirming schedules, and resolving operational issues. 

Cost Control and Reporting: Support monitoring of freight costs, customs duties, and taxes; assist in validating invoices and preparing reports to help optimize supply chain operations. 

Escalation Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (procurement, operations, logistics) to manage trade-related issues and exceptions, ensuring continuity of operations. 

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance trade and logistics processes, follow best practices, and support the development of standardized procedures and SOPs. 

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with regional business units, procurement, warehouse teams, and commercial operations to ensure alignment of international trade activities with overall business objectives. 

Shipment Tracking and System Updates: Maintain accurate shipment information in Vertiv Web or other logistics platforms, including estimated/actual departure and arrival dates, customs clearance, HS codes, and other relevant details or comments. Ensure visibility for all internal stakeholders, supporting timely and precise decision-making. 

KPI Reporting: Support the preparation and presentation of monthly KPIs related to supplier performance, trade execution, and logistics operations. Ensure data accuracy and contribute to actionable insights for internal teams and management.