Director, Logistics Operations

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, Inc. is seeking a strategic and transformational Director, Logistics Operations to lead and evolve our enterprise logistics capability from our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters.

The role builds systems, processes, and teams to ensure timely materials, equipment, and resources for successful projects and scalable growth. We seek a builder of organizations and talent who thrives in complex environments, and who will establish strategy, governance, and performance management to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, fleet ops, warehousing, or construction ops.
• Leadership of large-scale logistics or operations teams.
• Experience developing enterprise logistics strategies and operating models.
• Experience in large infrastructure/utility-scale projects.
• Leading transformation and standardization initiatives.
• Building high-performing teams.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise logistics strategy aligned with growth objectives and project delivery.
• Lead enterprise initiatives for material flow, transport, fleet management, warehousing, site logistics, and equipment deployment.
• Align logistics resources and operational capabilities with project demands and business priorities.
• Drive fleet utilization to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Establish warehousing standards and asset control.
• Lead site logistics planning and execution to boost project productivity.
• Develop SOPs, governance processes, and performance standards.
• Establish KPI frameworks and dashboards for decision making.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices across the organization.
• Build and sustain a high-performing logistics organization; mentor leaders.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Finance teams.
• Champion technology adoption and analytics to improve planning and visibility.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Logistics strategy

Operational leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Talent development

Process improvement

Willing travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

DEPCOM Power is seeking a strategic and transformational Director, Logistics Operations to lead the evolution of our enterprise logistics capability. This executive leadership role provides the opportunity to shape the systems, processes, people, and technologies that ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available when and where they are needed to deliver successful projects. Ideally, this role will be based out of our headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ.

The ideal candidate is a builder of organizations, systems, and talent who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about creating scalable solutions that improve performance and strengthen competitive advantage. This role is accountable for establishing the strategy, processes, talent, and performance management systems required to optimize material flow, fleet operations, warehousing, site logistics, and equipment utilization. The Director creates long-term value by improving operational reliability, reducing waste, enhancing productivity, and building organizational capability that enables sustainable business growth.

Furthermore, this role serves as the enterprise leader for logistics excellence and partners closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Supply Chain teams to deliver safe, predictable, and efficient project outcomes. The Director, Logistics Operations provides strategic leadership for DEPCOM's logistics organization, ensuring the development of scalable capabilities, enterprise standards, and operating systems that support predictable project delivery across the portfolio.

Our Team: At DEPCOM Power, we are building the infrastructure that powers the future. As a leader in utility-scale renewable energy solutions, we are committed to creating long-term value through operational excellence, innovation, and the development of exceptional people

What You Will Do

Enterprise Strategy & Operational Leadership

• Develop and execute the enterprise logistics strategy aligned with DEPCOM's growth objectives, project delivery requirements, and customer commitments
• Lead enterprise initiatives related to material flow, transportation, fleet management, warehousing, site logistics, and equipment deployment.
• Align logistics resources and operational capabilities with project demands and business priorities.

Logistics Excellence & Operational Performance

• Drive fleet utilization strategies that improve equipment productivity, reliability, availability, and cost effectiveness
• Establish warehousing standards and operating models that improve inventory accuracy, material handling efficiency, and asset control
• Lead site logistics planning and execution to improve project productivity and reduce operational disruptions

Operating System Development & Standardization

• Develop and maintain enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs), work methods, governance processes, and performance standards
• Establish KPI frameworks, operational review processes, and performance dashboards to support business decision-making
• Capture, document, and institutionalize lessons learned and best practices across the organization

Capability Building & Talent Development

• Build and sustain a high-performing logistics organization capable of supporting current and future business requirements
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop logistics leaders and technical professionals
• Establish training and development programs that strengthen operational capability and technical expertise

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Finance teams to optimize project outcomes
• Collaborate with suppliers, transportation providers, equipment partners, and internal stakeholders to improve service levels and business performance

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Champion technology adoption, automation, and digital tools that improve visibility, planning accuracy, and operational effectiveness
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, improve forecasting, and strengthen decision quality
• Eliminate waste, reduce inefficiencies, and continuously improve logistics productivity

What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, fleet operations, warehousing, or construction operations
• Leadership experience managing large-scale logistics or operational organizations
• Experience developing enterprise logistics strategies and operating models
• Experience supporting large infrastructure, energy, EPC, industrial, construction, or utility-scale project environments
• Experience leading organizational transformation, standardization, and operational improvement initiatives
• Experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams
• Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time as business needs permit

What Will Put Your Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Operations Management
• APICS, CSCP, CPSM, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma Certification
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, industrial construction, or EPC organizations.
• Experience in fleet management, logistics technology platforms, inventory controls, transportation planning, and equipment utilization
• Experience implementing enterprise operating systems and governance frameworks
• Experience with logistics analytics, automation, GPS fleet systems, warehouse management systems, and transportation management technologies

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner or the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbei ng so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.