Data Center Logistics Operations Manager, Google Cloud

About the role

Google Cloud Logistics North America and South America (NASA) Operations team is focused on operating our logistics and supply chain in support of our internal and external customers with the goal of delivering on-time, in full, and utilizing efficient practices and waste reduction methodologies. In this role, you will be the leader of how Google optimizes daily logistics processes while incorporating current industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics operations, material flow, and Third-Party Logistics warehouse/data center vendors, including overseeing budgets, invoices, and capital improvements.
• Monitor Service Level Agreement (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and vendor scorecards to ensure business continuity and build business cases for process and logistics improvements.
• Design and execute comprehensive forward and reverse logistics strategies aligned with the organization's long-term business goals.
• Drive technology-driven automation, reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), optimize capacity, and eliminate obstacles in material flow to lower operational costs.
• Partner with internal Google teams, carriers, and external vendors to align priorities, reduce delivery cycle times, and scale operations efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum qualifications: 5 years of experience in a customer or client-facing role supporting in logistics or supply chain.
• Minimum qualifications: 5 years of experience working in domestic and international environments.
• Minimum qualifications: 5 years of experience managing operations and leading cross-regional teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in Business Administration, a related field, or CSCMP certification.
• Preferred qualifications: 3 years of experience analyzing data and generating business insights in order to guide business decisions.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with data center logistics.
• Preferred qualifications: Ability to work separately and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Preferred qualifications: Ability to apply structured thinking and logic to work and provide solutions to issues.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $111000 - $159000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits