Logistics Project Manager - WMS

QTS Data Centers; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonus eligibility

PTO + holidays

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Pet & legal insurance

Sabbatical program

Service award

Parental leave

Military benefits

Charitable matching

Scholarship program

Crisis fund

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Logistics Project Manager to implement and control material flows between QTS locations. You will partner with Strategic Procurement and internal teams to ensure timely, cost-effective asset transfers.

The role requires 7+ years in sourcing or supply chain, plus contract experience. You will build strong vendor relationships, manage inventory, and drive process improvements across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years in sourcing/procurement/supply chain.
• Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation and management.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across departments.
• Experience leading change initiatives affecting organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory tracking and shipping with 3rd party vendors to maximize efficiency.
• Develop, facilitate, and document processes to transfer assets between sites within timeframes.
• Develop, manage, and maintain relationships with transportation carriers and warehouses.
• Report on inventory levels, supply chain progress, and procedural efficiencies.
• Forecast equipment needs based on proposed business plans.
• Maintain knowledge of building types to guide equipment needs and design decisions.
• Identify and resolve unique site equipment needs with business groups to mitigate risks.
• Develop and establish logistics processes for Procurement Development to optimize networks.
• Create and communicate status updates to support decision making.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Change Management

Long-range Sourcing

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field

MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Description

The Logistics Project Manager is responsible for implementing and controlling the management of materials between different QTS locations. The Logistics Project Manager will integrate and strategize with Strategic Procurement Project Managers and other internal customers to ensure material needs are met with various projects within QTS.

RESPONSIBILITIES, Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Manage inventory tracking and shipping with 3rd party vendors to maximize efficiency in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Develop, facilitate, and document processes to continually improve the organization’s ability of transferring assets from one site to another within expected time frame for maximum efficiency
• Develop, manage, and maintain effective 3rd party relationships with transportation carriers, warehouses, etc. to ensure execution of required business outcomes
• Responsible for reporting on inventory levels, supply chain progress, and procedural efficiencies to ensure that supply chain needs are being properly achieved
• Forecast equipment needs based on proposed business plan
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of building types and how that drives equipment needs to guide design decisions
• Proactively identify and facilitate resolution of unique equipment needs of each site while working closely with business groups to mitigate risks and issues to QTS
• Develop, write, and establish logistics processes for Procurement Development department to optimize logistics/supply chain network
• Create and communicate status updates to support efficient decision making

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
• Seven or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain
• Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation and management
• Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts
• Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization
• Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements
• Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain
• Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multi-tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider)
• Procurement certification (e.g. ISM CPSM)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
• Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.
• Perform necessary and timely follow-up, escalating appropriately if necessary.
• Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple, concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems
• Self-motivated and goal driven

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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