Logistics Analyst — Route Optimization & Driver Safety

Republic Services, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Analyst to coordinate drivers, trucks, and containers to optimize capacity and productivity while ensuring safe, courteous, and efficient service.

The role focuses on routing accuracy, driver supervision, and safety, with data-driven decisions to improve logistics performance. The ideal candidate will analyze routes, respond to same-day changes, and maintain on-time pickups and deliveries, working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee drivers, trucks, and containers to maximize capacity and productivity.
• Analyze daily routing to improve route efficiency and accuracy using the routing platform.
• Respond to same-day changes and plan for next-day service needs.
• Ensure routes close on time and data accuracy.
• Proactively identify and resolve transit-related issues for drivers and trucks.
• Manage driver safety and protect company assets.
• Collect and analyze logistics data to improve routing decisions.
• Communicate with drivers to provide necessary route information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

MS Office

Time management

Customer-facing experience

Dispatcher leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Analyst to coordinate drivers, trucks, and containers to optimize capacity and productivity while ensuring safe, courteous, and efficient service.

The role focuses on routing accuracy, driver supervision, and safety, with data-driven decisions to improve logistics performance. The ideal candidate will analyze routes, respond to same-day changes, and maintain on-time pickups and deliveries, working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities