Data Center Logistics Manager
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Job description
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the oversight of multiple spare parts rooms located in staffed and un-staffed Data Centers. The role incorporates analyzation and continuous improvement around effectiveness of work methods, procedures, controls, and staffing. Our Logistics Managers ensure performance plans are set, maintained, continuously improved upon, and difficult problems are met with creative solutions to achieve highly accurate and timely inventory movement throughout our Data Centers., Logistics Operations Leader- It is the manager's responsibility to guarantee the organization is running smoothly, ensuring our service meets the expectations and needs of our customers and business on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. Some of these operational tasks include: Developing performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise expectations and ensure accuracy and quality Building and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Logistics Managers to balance labor Determine timelines that meet business and customer expectations; ensure they are met Partnering with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards Remove roadblocks and obstacles for major initiatives
Logistics Business Leader- It is the manager's responsibility to act as a Logistics business leader by doing the following: The primary point of contact for communication and escalation to both internal and external teams/customers within his/her respective area The primary developer of team strategies, vision and goals for their team in alignment with the broader organization Ensure operational practices are fully compliant with legislation and policy Generate and/or filter information from higher levels of management to their teams Creating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs
Logistics People Leader- It is the manager's responsibility to act as a logistics people leader by doing the following: Manage and drive staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, performance levels and process change initiatives The primary facilitator of team coordination and cohesion Maintain a strong focus on personal and team growth and development A strong supporter of projects outside of day-to-day operations Distribute new opportunities fairly amongst the team when available Hold regularly scheduled 1:1's with a focus on personal development Ensure accountability and documentation on coaching opportunities Opening new requisitions and ensure bar is being raised with new internal hires
Process Improver- The manager shall be a champion of continuous improvement by: Proactively being a driver of process standardization and continuous improvement across the org Contributes to operational deployment plans outlining critical and best practice launch activities Teaching how to create documents, processes, tools and metrics that reflect outcomes Conducts post-deployment evaluations to measure launch effectiveness (PDSA) Advise team members on process improvement strategies
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of logistics operations experience
- 2+ years of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices experience
- 5+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing inventory in warehousing, retail or distribution setting
- Experience in transportation operations and industry knowledge
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience in computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems
Benefits & conditions
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MD, Frederick - 65,000.00 - 113,800.00 USD annually