Data Center Logistics Operations Manager

Meta; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced transportation manager to build partnerships with internal partners, scale the organization, manage escalations, roll out tooling, and coordinate execution to ensure logistical efficiency across multiple large-scale data center sites. The role requires mentoring, process growth, and oversight of data center equipment and infrastructure programs.

The candidate will support diverse stakeholders, develop future state systems, and provide 7-day operational coverage on a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Other technical education, experience, and degrees considered based on professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in warehouse management, 3PL management, transportation management, supply chain, inventory management, operations, or manufacturing.
• 7+ years of experience operating in a matrixed organization, independently identifying, managing, and solving complex, ambiguous problems.
• Proven track record of independently leading warehouse and transportation operations and 3PL providers at scale, and driving operational quality and compliance in a large-scale distribution environment.
• Experience in setting operational standards, metrics, and SOPs adopted across teams or regions.
• Hands-on experience with logistics management systems (WMS/TMS) and transportation logistics services.
• Experience in performance analysis, detailed reporting, and cost management and budget adherence.
• Willingness and ability to travel (~25%) to warehouses and 3PL locations across North America for on-site management and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Must be available to work an 8-hour shift within a 12-hour window (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) with weekend coverage as needed.
• Engage with internal customers to understand needs and shape the team's roadmap.
• Manage movement of goods and develop efficient routes and schedules.
• Negotiate carrier rates and benchmark against peers for cost reductions.
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct regular carrier performance reviews (service quality, on-time, claims).
• Develop and negotiate carrier contracts for competitive rates and terms.
• Develop and track KPIs (on-time delivery, transit times, cost reporting) and analyze data for trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics with goals.
• Manage international shipments with import/export compliance.

Skills

Logistics management

Carrier negotiation

KPI tracking

WMS/TMS experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Other technical education/experience considered

Tools

WMS/TMS

ERP familiarity

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced transportation manager to build partnerships with internal partners, scale the organization, manage escalations, roll out tooling, and coordinate execution to ensure logistical efficiency across multiple large-scale data center sites. The role requires mentoring, process growth, and oversight of data center equipment and infrastructure programs.

The candidate will support diverse stakeholders, develop future state systems, and provide 7-day operational coverage on a