Logistics Operations Manager, Google Cloud

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a logistics and operations professional to build, run, and optimize its data-center logistics network across the Americas. You will drive speed, scale, efficiency, and compliance while partnering with internal teams and vendors to deliver equipment reliably.

You will own day-to-day logistics operations at data centers and work with 3PL partners, manage budgets and KPIs, and develop business cases for improvements in a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience within supply chain.
• 2 years of experience with end-to-end supply chain, flow of materials through a facility.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day logistics operations management of multiple data center or warehouse locations.
• Create, lead, and support cross-functional company initiatives/projects.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) 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.
• Drive alignment and prioritization of initiatives in a changing environment with many interdependencies.
• Manage quarterly budgets, invoice control, and capital improvement projects within your locations.

Skills

Collaboration

Learning agility

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent practical experience

2 years of experience within supply chain

2 years of experience with end-to-end supply chain

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience within supply chain.
• 2 years of experience with end-to-end supply chain, flow of materials through a facility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience working with third-party service providers.
• Ability to collaborate with business partners and have learning agility.

ABOUT THE JOB:

In this role, you will build, run and innovate Google’s logistics network to deliver equipment at speed, scale, efficiency and predictability in a sustainable and compliant manner through operational excellence. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. We deliver and maintain capacity for Google’s YAWN and third-party Data Centers, driving speed, growth, value and resiliency for our partners and customers.

Server Operations enables Alphabet to innovate at extraordinary speed and scale within our Data Center and 3PDC locations. Server Operations Logistics - North and South America (NASA) leads and manages all logistics operations required within the Google data center campuses, Jenga's and mini-clusters in North and South America. Standard services include receiving, shipping, quality control, rack movements, rack placement, tray assembly, cabling, spare parts management, decommissions, returns and return merchandise authorizations (RMA's).

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

US: $90000 - $128000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the day-to-day logistics operations management of multiple data center or warehouse locations.
• Create, lead, and support cross-functional company initiatives/projects.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) partners with associates on their teams dedicated to our account. Manage and monitor metrics for key performance indicators (KPIs), vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements. Drive alignment and prioritization of initiatives in a changing environment with many interdependencies. 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.