Global Data Center Logistics Lead

Google; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager for Google Cloud Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will own day-to-day logistics across multiple data center locations and drive cross-functional initiatives, working with internal and external partners to optimize operations.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on North America/Latin America regions and scalable solutions within a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience building relationships with stakeholders or clients.
• 5 years identifying issues in processes and creating solutions, and working with cross-functional teams to drive these changes.
• 5 years of experience in a customer or client-facing role supporting supply chain, logistics, or vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day logistics operations management of multiple data center locations.
• Create, lead, and support cross-functional company initiatives/projects. Drive alignment and prioritization of initiatives in a fast-paced environment with many interdependencies.
• Manage Third-party logistics partners with associates on their teams dedicated to our account. Manage and monitor metrics for KPIs, vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements.
• Manage quarterly budgets, invoice control, and capital improvement projects within your locations. Manage relationships with multiple internal customers at data centers.
• Recognize improvement opportunities to the cost or quality of services to be provided. Be proactive in turning these thoughts into a documented business case, present the business case to your peers and management for approval, and provide ongoing project management.

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager for Google Cloud Logistics in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will own day-to-day logistics across multiple data center locations and drive cross-functional initiatives, working with internal and external partners to optimize operations.

The role emphasizes process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on North America/Latin America regions and scalable solutions within a dynamic tech environment.