Logistics Analyst

Title: Logistics Analyst

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 9 Month Assignment

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Logistics Analyst to support the North America Transportation Operations Team. This role is primarily focused on ground logistics using a full truckload carrier network. The analyst will provide essential support in carrier communication, data analysis, appointment scheduling, and freight management using SAP and TMS systems.

This is a hybrid role combining transportation operations knowledge with strong office and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a communication liaison with external carrier partners to ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries.
• Analyze logistics data using tools like E2Open, PowerBI, Excel, and Outlook.
• Support appointment scheduling and report maintenance.
• Build freight shipments within SAP and the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Monitor and report on key transportation metrics such as on-time pick-up and delivery performance.
• Maintain and update logistics reports and dashboards for operational visibility.
• Flexibly manage tasks and adapt to new priorities as assignments shift.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve transportation-related issues efficiently.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in logistics, inventory management, or transportation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Prior experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Familiarity with PowerBI, E2Open, and SAP is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  
  

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.