Site Logistics Operations Lead

About the role

Meta is seeking an experienced Data Center Site Logistics Operations Lead to support logistics operations at America’s Data Center locations. This role will work closely with on-site program managers and partner organizations, influencing IBOS (Infrastructure Business Operations Support) strategy while collaborating with other IBOS teams. The Lead will implement consistent, repeatable, and scalable processes with associated analytics across operations and maintain inventory consistency across Meta’s distributed data center network.

This highly visible position requires expertise in logistics processes and systems, financial cost analysis, data analysis, and project management. The ideal candidate understands data center operations at tactical, operational, and strategic levels and collaborates cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Logistics Operations through project assignment, resource alignment, and prioritization in coordination with the IBOS manager.
• Oversee logistics operations at assigned data center sites to ensure compliance with IBOS 4S standards (Safety, Security, SOX compliance, Stakeholders).
• Serve as the main point of contact for the IBOS team at the data center, partnering with cross-functional teams and driving the Circle of Leadership discussion.
• Partner with stakeholders external to the assigned data center and act as the IBOS point of contact for projects, pilots, and initiatives.
• Gather and share feedback on improvement efforts across IBOS and present insights to leadership as needed.
• Facilitate an environment for Logistics Operations Specialists to manage material movement, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, and cycle counting of consigned and Meta-owned inventory.
• Oversee and monitor third-party logistics team performance, partnering to implement process improvements and best practices for safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Ensure production and monthly audits comply with SLA requirements, maintaining inventory controls across the data center.
• Oversee month- and quarter-end DC Asset Audit requirements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor inventory reconciliation processes to identify risk, manage obsolescence, and reserve appropriately.
• Manage suppliers, materials, and inventory in alignment with Meta’s requirements.
• Develop and track ongoing metrics and KPIs to measure site logistics performance and escalate concerns.
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to understand business requirements, implement new processes, and contribute to ongoing improvements.
• Resolve site issues and coordinate escalations as needed.
• Monitor operations dashboards and index reports to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead site IBOS analysts to run daily operations and projects with minimal direction.
• Implement creative solutions to minimize IBOS operating costs.
• Gather and analyze feedback from the data center to improve tools, processes, and workflows.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Collaborate with other Site Logistics Operations Leads to share best practices and drive fleet-wide efficiency.
• Communicate up, down, and across IBOS and cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment.
• Utilize reporting and data to gauge logistics team performance.
• Identify waste to streamline processes and reduce excess materials.
• Refine and develop logistics processes in alignment with best practices and analytical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in data center logistics, production IT, or a similar environment.
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis or program management.
• Experience in as-is/to-be business process mapping, gap analysis, requirements elicitation, and data analysis.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Project management experience, including prioritization, planning, scheduling, and status reporting.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes from Procure-to-Pay.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of a start-up environment.
• Adaptive learner with a positive attitude and focus on customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements).
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews).
• Ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. From the launch of Facebook in 2004 to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta has empowered billions worldwide. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to shape the next evolution in social technology.

Pay

$115,000/year to $163,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

10% travel required.