Lead, Cloud Logistics Operations & Strategy

Google; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Area Leader for Google Cloud Logistics to oversee a team of logistics professionals across warehouse and data center operations. You will drive operational execution, partner with 3PLs, and coordinate forecasting, materials, systems, and transportation to deliver on strategic objectives.

The role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, material flow expertise, and a proven track record in safety, quality, cost, and people development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain operations, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 13 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or a related field (including 3PL supplier management, warehouse/fulfillment, automation, and MRP, WMS, or TMS systems), driving transformations, cost reduction, inventory optimization, and working capital improvements.
• 10 years of experience managing and developing managers.
• Experience managing supply chain activities (including planning, procurement, production, logistics, and distribution) within manufacturing, 3PL, omnichannel, regulated industries like pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and measure KPIs related to SLO achievement, safety adherence, and project/program delivery.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive forward/reverse logistics strategy that aligns with the organization's long-term goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, MTTR reduction, and capacity optimization through innovative logistics solutions.
• Evaluate the current organizational effectiveness of the Logistic team and identify areas for improvement.
• Build and execute a talent development program to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members.

Skills

3PL management

warehouse/fulfillment

MRP/WMS/TMS systems

cost reduction

inventory optimization

working capital improvement

stakeholder influence

cross-functional collaboration

data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain operations, or related technical field

Tools

TPS practitioner

AI & Advanced Analytics

Shop Floor Automation

Lean tools

Job description

Google is seeking an Area Leader for Google Cloud Logistics to oversee a team of logistics professionals across warehouse and data center operations. You will drive operational execution, partner with 3PLs, and coordinate forecasting, materials, systems, and transportation to deliver on strategic objectives.

The role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, material flow expertise, and a proven track record in safety, quality, cost, and people development.