178901: Logistics Tech Lead

PTR Global; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global in Indianapolis is seeking a Logistics & Asset Lead to own on-site logistics and the full asset lifecycle for a hyperscale data center. You will manage receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, asset tracking, vendor coordination, and parts fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, data-driven process improvement, and scalability as operations grow. Qualified candidates have experience in data center or high-volume hardware logistics, with

Qualifications

• Experience owning logistics, inventory, or asset management in data center or high-volume hardware environments.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, shipping, cycle counting, and real-time inventory tracking.
• Ability to prioritize and move materials quickly in high-pressure settings.
• Experience managing vendors, RMAs, and inbound/outbound logistics.
• Comfortable using data to develop metrics and drive process improvements.
• Highly organized and able to take end-to-end ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own receiving, shipping, asset tracking, and vendor coordination for the site.
• Track assets from receipt to decommissioning with tagging and system updates.
• Verify shipments, inspect materials, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain 99% inventory accuracy via cycle counts and audits.
• Fulfill parts requests for technicians and engineers; manage storage.
• Identify shortages to avoid delays in construction or deployments.
• Manage RMAs, warranty claims, replacements, and security escorts.
• Track and report inventory metrics (accuracy, turns, obsolescence).
• Build and improve logistics and asset-management processes as the site scales.

Skills

Logistics ownership

Inventory management

Vendor management

Data-driven improvements

High-pressure prioritization

End-to-end ownership

Tools

Asset-management systems

Barcode scanners

RFID tracking

Job description

Locations: New Lebanon, IN and River Bend

About the Company

Compensation: Tech Lead: Up to $150K, with possible flexibility for extensive leadership experience

About the Role

The Logistics & Asset Lead will own on-site logistics and the full asset lifecycle for a hyperscale data center. This person will manage receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, asset tracking, vendor coordination, and parts fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own receiving, shipping, asset tracking, and vendor coordination for the site.
• Track assets from receipt through decommissioning, including tagging, labeling, and system updates.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments, inspect materials for damage, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain at least 99% inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical audits.
• Fulfill parts requests for technicians and engineers while keeping staging and storage areas organized.
• Identify and resolve shortages before they delay construction, repairs, or deployments.
• Manage RMAs, warranty claims, replacements, and security escorts.
• Track and report inventory metrics, including accuracy, turns, and obsolescence.
• Build and improve logistics and asset-management processes as the site scales.

Qualifications

• Experience owning logistics, inventory, or asset management in a data center, warehouse, or high-volume hardware environment.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, shipping, cycle counting, and real-time inventory tracking.
• Ability to prioritize and move materials quickly in a high-pressure operational setting.
• Experience managing vendors, RMAs, and inbound and outbound logistics.
• Comfortable developing metrics and using data to improve processes.
• Highly organized, hands‑on, and able to take end‑to‑end ownership.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with asset‑management systems, barcode scanners, or RFID tracking.
• Familiarity with data center hardware, including servers, networking equipment, or GPUs.
• Experience supporting high‑growth, hyperscale, or rapidly expanding site operations.

Pay range and compensation package

Up to $150K, with possible flexibility for extensive leadership experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

Client’s Tech Lead is closer to an operations manager than a typical shift lead, but the candidate must remain hands‑on. Avoid warehouse‑only leads, facilities‑only candidates, and people managers without recent technical troubleshooting experience.