Logistics Intern
Position Summary
Vertiv is seeking a Logistics Intern to support the Transportation team with data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Americas region. This internship provides hands-on experience in transportation operations, logistics analytics, carrier management, and supply chain processes.
The intern will work closely with Logistics, Procurement, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to help improve operations, visibility, data quality, and transportation performance. This role is ideal for a student interested in supply chain management, logistics, data analytics, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Assist with collecting, analyzing, and consolidating logistics data, including freight spend, carrier performance, and service metrics.
- Help develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to support transportation performance management.
- Partner with Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Master Data, and other stakeholders on process improvement and reporting activities.
- Support carrier performance monitoring and reporting related to delivery, transit times, capacity, and transportation costs.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on operational efficiency and process standardization.
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
- Present findings and recommendations to logistics team members and stakeholders as appropriate.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn logistics and transportation operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Coursework or project experience involving data analysis, logistics, supply chain, or operations management.
- Familiarity with process mapping tools such as Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart.
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- English language proficiency required; Spanish language skills are a plus.
Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred.
Physical Requirements
- No special physical requirements.
Environmental Demands
- N/A
Travel Requirements
- <10% travel
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About UsThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV 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
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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
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]
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment
- Detail-oriented with willingness to learn logistics and transportation operations
- Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI
- Coursework or project experience involving data analysis, logistics, supply chain, or operations management
- Familiarity with process mapping tools such as Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- English language proficiency
- Spanish language skills
- Currently enrolled as a rising junior, senior, or graduate student
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
