Global Logistics Operations Lead for Data Centers

Meta; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced transportation manager to scale our data center logistics in Huntsville. You will partner with internal teams, roll out tooling, and coordinate delivery of equipment and gear across North America with 7-day coverage on a 5-day schedule.

You will manage 3PL relationships, optimize routes, track KPIs, and ensure compliance across a matrixed organization. The role requires leadership, strong negotiation with carriers, and willingness to travel up to 25% to warehouses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Finance, or 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.
• Demonstrated 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 operational window (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), with flexibility for occasional weekend coverage as needed.
• Engage with internal customers to understand current and future needs, and shape the team's customer-facing vision and roadmap in support of them
• Manage and coordinate movement of goods, supplies, and equipment within the organization's facilities, developing efficient transportation routes and schedules for timely delivery
• Negotiate competitive carrier and transportation rates, and conduct regular benchmarking against industry peers to identify and implement rate-reduction opportunities
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships to ensure high-quality service and compliance with organizational standards
• Conduct regular carrier performance reviews covering service quality, on-time performance, and claims management
• Develop and negotiate carrier contracts to secure competitive rates and terms
• Develop and track KPIs (on-time delivery, transit times, cost reporting) to measure carrier performance, and analyze the data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics operations with organizational goals
• Manage international shipments while ensuring import/export compliance

Skills

Logistics management

WMS/TMS

Carrier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Additional technical education/experience considered

Tools

WMS/TMS systems

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced transportation manager to scale our data center logistics in Huntsville. You will partner with internal teams, roll out tooling, and coordinate delivery of equipment and gear across North America with 7-day coverage on a 5-day schedule.

You will manage 3PL relationships, optimize routes, track KPIs, and ensure compliance across a matrixed organization. The role requires leadership, strong negotiation with carriers, and willingness to travel up to 25% to warehouses and