Data Center Logistics Operations Lead

Meta; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Site Logistics Operations Specialist to support Data Center Field and Warehouse operations. You will partner with the Site Logistics Operations Lead to standardize processes, oversee third-party logistics teams, and ensure inventory accuracy across assigned data centers.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, and strong collaboration with internal partners. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of coordinating across multiple data centers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business management and/or any other business-related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years logistics experience overseeing operations, team performance, and SLA adherence
• Experience working independently, prioritizing, and managing one's time
• Experience with ERP, TMS, CMS, WMS systems – Oracle, Excel or any other analytics tools
• Communication, problem solving, and interpersonal experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics operations at assigned data center site to ensure operations are performed within the 4S standards (Safety, Security, SOX compliance, Stakeholders)
• Proactively and continuously monitor site logistics operations to identify gaps and create remediation plans as needed
• Plan and coordinate with third party logistics provider lead at the assigned data center to ensure site logistics requirements are met or exceeded
• Work closely with third party lead to develop logistics support plans to include inventory accuracy, inventory movement and distribution, server rack movements, shipping and receiving
• Identify gaps in operations and present solutions to standardize operations across Meta data center sites
• Develop, refine, and maintain documentation that captures and distributes the processes and policies for executing safe, effective, and efficient logistics operations within Meta data centers
• Build and support cross-functional relationships with internal partners drive effective communication channels supporting operations management
• Help produce monthly audits of compliance to ensure meeting all inventory controls
• Support month/quarter and year end requirement to ensure appropriate financial reporting
• Enable and support leaders to understand business requirements, implement new processes and contribute to ongoing process improvements
• Drive inventory reconciliation process to identify risk, manage obsolescence, and correct errors impacting inventory movement
• Identify and implement process improvement and efficiency efforts at assigned data center and warehouse locations
• Raise the visibility of IBOS field issues that require better systemic controls to central logistics for the development of improved processes
• Work with field leads, vendors and contract labor to develop and execute action plans in the implementation of these new processes
• Partner with other Site Logistics Operations Specialists to share best practices, knowledge share, and drive efficiencies
• Monitor metrics highlighting performance and trends within the data center field and warehouse operations
• Support the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, analyze discrepancies and assist teams to develop root cause corrective actions and trend improvements
• Help define and manage ongoing KPIs to measure process compliance and logistics operations performance
• Partner in developing shared solutions when inconsistencies are identified
• 10% travel required

Skills

Logistics management

Data center operations

ERP / TMS / WMS

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Oracle

Excel

TMS

WMS

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced Site Logistics Operations Specialist to support Data Center Field and Warehouse operations. You will partner with the Site Logistics Operations Lead to standardize processes, oversee third-party logistics teams, and ensure inventory accuracy across assigned data centers.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, and strong collaboration with internal partners. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of coordinating across multiple data centers and