Logistics Project Manager - WMS

QTS Realty Trust

Clarksville (TN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching

Every employee is bonus or commission-

Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus

Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday

Pet and Legal Insurance

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

Parental Leave for primary and second

Military Benefits Package

QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependets

QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Logistics Project Manager to lead the movement and control of materials between QTS locations. You will coordinate with Strategic Procurement Project Managers and other internal customers to ensure material needs are met across multiple data-center projects.

The role emphasizes developing and documenting processes, managing third-party carriers and warehouses, reporting on inventory and supply chain progress, forecasting equipment needs, and driving efficient,

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.

Responsibilities

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 transfer assets between sites within expected time frame for 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 knowledge of building types to guide equipment needs and design decisions.
Identify and resolve site-specific equipment needs, working with groups to mitigate risks.
Develop and establish logistics processes to optimize the logistics/supply chain network.
Create and communicate status updates to support decisions.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Relationship building

Change management

Long-range sourcing

Project management

Education

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

Job description

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 #LI-MC1

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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The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.

Benefits

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: