Logistics Operations Manager, Google Cloud

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is looking for a Logistics Operations Manager in Reston, Virginia, to oversee day-to-day operations across data centers and warehouses. This role is pivotal in managing third-party logistics and ensuring operational excellence in delivering equipment sustainably.

The ideal candidate should have experience in supply chain management and logistics, a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, and a proven track record in collaboration and project management. This position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $129,000 plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience within supply chain.
• 2 years of experience with end-to-end supply chain.
• 2 years of experience working with third‑party service providers.

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.

Skills

Supply chain management

Collaboration

Logistics operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

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 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 (RMAs).

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

US: $90,000 – $129,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + 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 develop 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.

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