Logistics Analyst

Purple Drive Technologies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Drive Technologies in Columbus, OH is seeking a data analytics professional to support supply chain operations by analyzing datasets, creating reports and dashboards, and delivering actionable insights that drive cost reductions and service improvements.

You will work with Excel, SQL, and Power BI to track KPIs, identify trends, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams across logistics, procurement, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in data analytics, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or operations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience analyzing large datasets.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics to support business decisions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable business insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Dashboards

KPI reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Join a $10B+ technology leader in critical digital infrastructure, supporting the systems that power data centers, telecommunications, industrial facilities, and other essential operations worldwide. With a presence across nearly 70 countries, the organization delivers innovative infrastructure solutions that keep the connected world running.

This is an opportunity to work with a highly respected organization where innovation, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer focus are central to the culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or operations.


• Strong Excel skills with experience analyzing large datasets.


• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics to support business decisions.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.


• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with logistics, transportation, freight, or supply chain analytics.


• Advanced SQL & Power BI skills are a plus.


• Experience analyzing freight spend, carrier performance, transportation costs, service levels, capacity, or transit metrics.


• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).


• Experience with process mapping, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.


• Experience working with domestic or international transportation data.


• Experience collaborating with carriers, logistics providers, procurement, and operations teams.