Full-Time

Senior Logistics Specialist

Posted on 10/25/2024

nVent

nVent

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior

Solon, OH, USA

Hybrid work out of Solon, OH office.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Ideally 7+ years of logistics transportation or carrier management experience with an emphasis on bids, negotiations, and performance monitoring
  • Funnel management, lean business tools, and project leadership experience preferred
  • Digital tools experience with preferably Tableau, ERP, TMS, WMS, and FAP
  • Analytic with experience using qualitative and quantitative to evaluate logistics operations and service providers
  • Interpersonal skills to ensure the ability to focus on the key day-to-day priorities without losing sight of longer-term initiatives
  • Experience with LTL and Parcel shipping
  • Requires up to 15% business travel (air and vehicle) and working hybrid out of Solon, OH office
Responsibilities
  • Lead spot transportation activity across relevant nVent sites and customers with a focus on speed and cost
  • Lead projects and initiatives sought to reduce supply chain cost, improve customer experience, and advance nVent supply chain goals
  • Focus on digital projects that include: TMS implementation, Freight Audit and Pay implementation, and Tableau dashboards
  • Build scorecards and reporting to lead the business and report on outcomes and opportunities to top management
  • Support the implementation and removal of logistics partners in alignment with site and shipping leaders and enterprise teams
  • Bring ideas and build solutions to focus on ESG metrics and goals that include internal opportunities for improvement as well as carbon reduction in our external logistics network
  • Create and lead a funnel of continuous improvement items that require focus from the business to support key critical metrics

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1903

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for liquid cooling in data centers boosts nVent's market potential.
  • EU's sustainable energy push increases demand for nVent's power management systems.
  • Electrification in industries drives need for nVent's robust electrical infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid AI hardware advancements may outpace nVent's liquid cooling capabilities.
  • Executive team changes could disrupt nVent's strategic direction and partnerships.
  • Brookfield's acquisition of nVent's business may lead to integration challenges.

What makes nVent unique

  • nVent is a leader in electrical connection and protection solutions globally.
  • Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances nVent's position in AI-ready liquid cooling solutions.
  • nVent's ethical reputation strengthens its brand and attracts conscientious investors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Legal Services

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