Logistics Project Manager - WMS

About the role

The Logistics Project Manager at QTS Data Centers 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 with 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 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
• Report 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
• Create and communicate status updates to support efficient decision making

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
• 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)

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

QTS offers a comprehensive benefits package including Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting, every employee bonus or commission eligibility, 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, and more.