Logistics Area Manager, Google Cloud

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a senior logistics operations leader to optimize daily logistics processes across data centers and 3PLs, driving standardization of user documentation and process improvements. You will partner with multiple teams, drive continuous improvements, and present performance metrics to leadership.

The role involves managing international vendor relationships, budgeting, and capital projects across locations, with a focus on scalable, efficient operations for Google Cloud Logistics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in a customer-facing role supporting logistics or supply chain.
• 10 years of experience in domestic and international environments.
• 7 years of experience managing operations and leading cross-regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end daily logistics operations management including 3PL vendors and data centers.
• Monitor KPIs and vendor performance, develop business cases for changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to reduce delivery cycle times and scale operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for material flows and budgeting.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Cross-regional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

SQL

Analytics

Six Sigma certification

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in a customer or client-facing role supporting in logistics or supply chain.
• 10 years of experience working in domestic and international environments.
• 7 years of experience managing operations and leading cross-regional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience using data analysis to drive decision making.
• 10 years of experience in managing vendor and outsourced providers.
• 10 years of experience in scaled and supplier operations and project management.
• Experience with data center logistics.
• Knowledge of SQL, analytics and Operations Six Sigma certification (or other relevant operations coursework).

ABOUT THE JOB:

In this role, you will be the leader of how Google optimizes daily logistics processes while incorporating current industry standards and best practices. You will be responsible for driving continuous process improvement recommendations, managing the implementation of changes within operations, standardizing user documentation, creating processes that motivate action, and interacting with all partner teams. You will initiate and oversee operational improvement efforts for NASA Google Cloud Logistics, analyze operational impacts to inform improvements, work with key stakeholders, motivate innovation within the operational teams, and create presentations or documents for the leadership team highlighting operational performance and improvements.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $164000 - $240000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the end-to-end daily logistics operations management, managing Third-Party Logistics (3PL) vendor operating warehouse and data centers in assigned locations. Manage performance to the aligned Service Level Agreements (SLAs) consistently and effectively ensuring business continuity.
• Manage and monitor metrics for key performance indicators (KPIs), vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reduce end-to-end delivery cycle times. Ensure alignment of priorities and joint opportunities to scale the business efficiently, delivering on joint performance goals.
• Drive continuous opportunity initiatives to address obstacles for both forward and reverse material flows into and out of data centers/warehouses.
• Own initiatives in a changing environment with many interdependencies. Own quarterly/annual budgeting, invoice control, and capital improvement projects within your locations.