Data Center Materials & Logistics Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance (medical, dental

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Lead Material Planning Analyst to optimize data center operations and ML hardware logistics within a fast-growing global logistics environment.

You will drive planning workflows, coordinate rack deployments, and partner with infrastructure teams to meet capacity and cost targets. The role requires at least 2 years in data center ops or supply chain, plus project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 2 years of experience in Data Center operations, ML hardware logistics, or supply chain.
• Project management experience and knowledge of the high-density server/rack vertical.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and DCIM/Inventory Management software.
• A highly organized and detail-oriented work style with a proactive and professional attitude.
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills; able to be conclusive, results-oriented, and strategic in thinking regarding technical constraints.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality when appropriate, produce accurate output, and meet deadlines.
• The ability to build and maintain effective, reciprocal work relationships within and outside of the company (specifically with Infrastructure teams).

Responsibilities

• Identify ML server/rack requirements and coordinate delivery to ensure Data Center capacity and company requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Provide dedicated program management support, including deployment issue resolution, program performance monitoring, and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure maximum efficiency and optimization in rack integration and hardware movement to ensure attainment of operational success, efficiency, and quality goals.
• Properly monitor critical infrastructure shipments to ensure on-time accurate, and satisfactory deliveries; troubleshoot and resolve supply chain discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with Engineering, Core Enablement functional workstream owners, and the management team to ensure achievement of technical deployment goals and objectives.
• Handle stakeholder expectations and provide recommendations for ML infrastructure strategic initiatives and long-range goals.
• Identify strategies to increase asset utilization from internal clients and/or to better manage existing rack space opportunities.
• Correctly enter data into the Data Center applicable applications/programs tools and maintain/generate required reports.
• Properly process, audit, and file various documentation related to Core Enablement activities.
• Support a Lean culture within the server staging and data center workflow.

Skills

Data Center operations

ML hardware logistics

Supply chain

Project management

Microsoft Office

DCIM/Inventory Management software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

Tools

DCIM/Inventory Management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Lead Material Planning Analyst to optimize data center operations and ML hardware logistics within a fast-growing global logistics environment.

You will drive planning workflows, coordinate rack deployments, and partner with infrastructure teams to meet capacity and cost targets. The role requires at least 2 years in data center ops or supply chain, plus project management experience.