Director, Warehousing, Inventory Control & Logistics

About the role

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. The Director, Warehousing, Inventory Control & Logistics is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end physical supply chain supporting the company's U.S. data center construction program.

Responsibilities

• Design, stand up, and manage a network of warehouses, laydown yards, and staging facilities to support concurrent U.S. data center construction projects.
• Own inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation programs; establish KPIs for inventory turns, fill rate, shrinkage, and carrying cost.
• Select, implement, and optimize warehouse management (WMS) and inventory control technology to establish a single source of truth for on-hand inventory across all sites.
• Develop material handling, storage, and safety standards across all warehousing locations in compliance with OSHA and company EHS requirements.
• Establish min/max stocking strategies and buffer inventory for long-lead and critical electrical/mechanical equipment and networking gear.
• Lead domestic transportation strategy and negotiate carrier and 3PL contracts, rate agreements, and service-level performance to control freight spend and ensure on-time delivery.
• Direct global freight forwarding, ocean and air import strategy, and customs brokerage relationships for internationally sourced equipment and components.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of managers and supervisors across warehousing, inventory, and logistics functions to support program growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in warehousing, inventory management, and domestic/international logistics, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Direct experience supporting large-scale construction, industrial, or data center/mission-critical infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in global freight, customs/trade compliance, and heavy-haul/oversize domestic transportation.
• Strong track record building and scaling warehousing networks and inventory control systems in a fast-growth, multi-site environment.
• Proficiency with WMS, ERP, and transportation management systems (TMS).

Qualifications

• Preferred experience specifically within data center, hyperscale, colocation, or large industrial capital construction programs.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent supply chain credential.
• Familiarity with long-lead electrical/mechanical equipment procurement cycles and asset management and maintenance planning practices.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or continuous-improvement methodologies in a warehousing/logistics environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth.
• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, access to financial planning and legal services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays, internal skills training and advancement pathways.