Strategic Logistics Analyst: Route Optimization

Republic Services; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Logistics Analyst to coordinate drivers, trucks, and containers for maximum capacity and on-time service. You will analyze routing data, respond to changes, and ensure safety and customer experience are prioritized.

The role emphasizes route design, efficiency, driver communication, and collaboration with the Operations Manager to drive productivity and disposal planning. A background in dispatch or leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Experience in a customer-facing role and dispatcher leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Analyze daily routes to improve efficiency and design using routing platform.
• Respond to same-day/next-day changes to optimize service and routing accuracy.
• Verify and close routes on time with accurate data, maintaining durability of the process.
• Communicate with drivers, monitor performance, and resolve in-transit issues.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager on disposal plans and swing route opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Fast-paced environment

Time-sensitive tasks

Customer-facing

Dispatcher leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Logistics Analyst to coordinate drivers, trucks, and containers for maximum capacity and on-time service. You will analyze routing data, respond to changes, and ensure safety and customer experience are prioritized.

The role emphasizes route design, efficiency, driver communication, and collaboration with the Operations Manager to drive productivity and disposal planning. A background in dispatch or leadership is preferred.