Logistics Project Manager - Central Region

About the role

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, designing, building, and operating some of the most advanced data centers worldwide while incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint.

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

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 continually improve the organization's ability to transfer assets from one site to another within expected time frames 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 plans.
• 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 the Procurement Development department to optimize the logistics/supply chain network.
• Create and communicate status updates to support efficient decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies.
• Experience conducting tracking and data analysis.
• Very strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Data Center or similar environment.
• Experience working for or with Construction Management Firms.
• Experience working for or with Industrial Equipment Manufacturers.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Organization and logistics skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Data analysis.
• Team-oriented.
• Proactive critical thinking.
• Negotiation skills.
• Scheduling and time-management skills.

Benefits

• 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.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Military leave assistance.