Data Center Logistics Lead: Hardware & Deployments

Anixter International; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Senior Data Center Logistics Associate in Lubbock, TX to lead material flow and inventory in a mission-critical data center environment. You will move IT hardware using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency across receiving, staging, and distribution operations.

You will partner with technical teams, support server deployments, capacity planning, and process improvements, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strict security protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; higher degree preferred.
• 4-7 years in logistics/warehouse roles.
• Experience in data center/IT infrastructure environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with IT hardware, servers, networking equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Manage delicate, high-value equipment requiring precise handling.
• Receive, log, and process inbound shipments with verification of quantities and condition.
• Prepare, pack, label, and stage outbound shipments; coordinate loading.
• Verify supplier returns and enter receipts into inventory systems.
• Relocate, consolidate, and organize materials within storage areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation (logs, bills of lading, receipts, invoices).
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material needs; coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Coordinate transportation between storage locations and data center facilities.
• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and logistics partners for timely movement.
• Escalate inventory discrepancies and shipping issues; resolve as needed.
• Perform cycle counts and reconciliations; ensure compliance.
• Identify improvements to logistics and processes; mentor new staff.
• Support planning of large hardware deployments, refreshes, and decommissioning.
• Assist with other logistics duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Inventory management

Data center knowledge

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor's preferred

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Wesco is seeking a Senior Data Center Logistics Associate in Lubbock, TX to lead material flow and inventory in a mission-critical data center environment. You will move IT hardware using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency across receiving, staging, and distribution operations.

You will partner with technical teams, support server deployments, capacity planning, and process improvements, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strict security protocols.