Lead Material Planning Analyst – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kansas is seeking an experienced professional to manage ML hardware logistics and data center operations. You will coordinate rack deployments, monitor shipments, and ensure capacity meets company objectives.

The role emphasizes project management, lean process support, data accuracy, and strong communication with engineering and management to drive deployment success and optimize asset utilization.

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.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented work style with a proactive and professional attitude.
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when appropriate and produce accurate output.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships within and outside of the company.

Responsibilities

• Identify ML server/rack requirements and coordinate delivery to ensure Data Center capacity and company requirements are met.
• Provide dedicated program management support, including deployment issue resolution and program performance monitoring.
• Ensure maximum efficiency and optimization in rack integration and hardware movement.
• Properly monitor critical infrastructure shipments to ensure on-time accurate deliveries; troubleshoot supply chain discrepancies.
• Communicate with Engineering and management to ensure achievement of technical deployment goals.
• Handle stakeholder expectations and provide recommendations for ML infrastructure strategic initiatives.
• Identify strategies to increase asset utilization from internal clients.
• Correctly enter data into Data Center applicable applications/programs tools and maintain required reports.
• Support a Lean culture within the server staging and data center workflow.

Skills

Data Center Operations

ML Hardware Logistics

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Data Entry

Performance Monitoring

Rack Integration

Hardware Movement

Lean Culture Support

Asset Utilization Strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience

Tools

DCIM Software

Inventory Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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 and program performance monitoring
• Ensure maximum efficiency and optimization in rack integration and hardware movement
• Properly monitor critical infrastructure shipments to ensure on-time accurate deliveries; troubleshoot supply chain discrepancies
• Communicate with Engineering and management to ensure achievement of technical deployment goals
• Handle stakeholder expectations and provide recommendations for ML infrastructure strategic initiatives
• Identify strategies to increase asset utilization from internal clients
• Correctly enter data into the Data Center applicable applications/programs tools and maintain required reports
• Support a Lean culture within the server staging and data center workflow

Requirements

• 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
• Highly organized and detail-oriented work style with a proactive and professional attitude
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when appropriate and produce accurate output
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships within and outside of the company

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Data Center Operations and ML Hardware Logistics, with a strong focus on Project Management and Supply Chain Optimization. Proficient in maintaining accurate data and reports while fostering effective communication and stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Center Operations
• ML Hardware Logistics
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• DCIM/Inventory Management Software

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Center Operations
• ML Hardware Logistics
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Data Entry
• Performance Monitoring
• Rack Integration
• Hardware Movement
• Lean Culture Support
• Asset Utilization Strategies

Soft Skills

• Highly Organized
• Detail-Oriented
• Creative Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Effective Communication

Industry Keywords

• High-Density Server
• Rack Vertical
• Stakeholder Management
• Infrastructure Deployment
• Supply Chain Discrepancies

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• DCIM Software
• Inventory Management Software