Leads global supply chain and logistics strategy for data center infrastructure, overseeing transportation, inventory, warehousing, supplier performance, capacity planning, trade compliance, budgets, analytics, and material availability. Partners with construction, engineering, procurement, finance, and logistics providers to support data center builds, deployments, expansions, and operations. Builds and develops supply chain teams while driving cost reduction, resiliency, operational efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Position Summary
QualificationsRequired
The Director of Data Center Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for developing and executing end-to-end supply chain strategies that support the construction, deployment, operation, and expansion of global data center infrastructure. This leader oversees logistics operations, transportation, inventory management, supplier performance, warehousing, capacity planning, and material availability to ensure timely delivery of critical equipment and components. The role partners closely with Data Center Operations, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and external logistics providers to support business growth while optimizing cost, quality, and operational efficiency.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupply Chain Strategy- Develop and execute supply chain strategies supporting data center growth and operational objectives.
- Create long-range capacity and logistics plans aligned with construction and expansion roadmaps.
- Establish scalable supply chain processes to support global and regional growth.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, speed, and resiliency.
- Build supply chain risk mitigation and business continuity strategies.
- Lead global transportation and logistics programs for critical data center equipment.
- Oversee inbound, outbound, domestic, and international freight operations.
- Manage complex shipments involving servers, networking equipment, power systems, generators, and cooling infrastructure.
- Ensure on-time delivery of equipment supporting construction milestones and operational requirements.
- Develop logistics contingency plans for critical deployments and site launches.
- Implement inventory management strategies across warehouses, staging facilities, and data center locations.
- Establish inventory controls to optimize service levels while minimizing carrying costs.
- Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, replenishment processes, and asset tracking.
- Ensure material availability for operational and construction programs.
- Drive improvements in inventory visibility and supply chain transparency.
- Manage relationships with transportation providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics partners.
- Partner with Procurement to develop strategic supplier relationships.
- Establish supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and service-level agreements.
- Conduct supplier reviews and business performance assessments.
- Support supplier diversification and risk reduction initiatives.
- Partner with Construction and Engineering teams to align supply chain plans with build schedules.
- Coordinate delivery of long-lead and mission-critical infrastructure components.
- Ensure supply chain readiness for new data center launches and major retrofit projects.
- Monitor supply risks that could impact project schedules.
- Develop mitigation strategies for constrained materials and equipment shortages.
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and trade requirements.
- Manage customs processes, documentation, and international shipping activities.
- Monitor changing regulatory requirements impacting global logistics operations.
- Establish controls supporting ethical sourcing and supplier compliance standards.
- Develop and manage logistics and supply chain budgets.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives through transportation optimization and process improvements.
- Monitor freight spend, warehousing costs, inventory investments, and supplier performance.
- Partner with Finance on forecasting and operational planning activities.
- Develop executive-level supply chain dashboards and reporting.
- Monitor key metrics including:
- On-time delivery
- Logistics cost per shipment
- Inventory turns
- Inventory accuracy
- Supplier performance
- Warehouse utilization
- Fill rates
- Forecast accuracy
- Leverage analytics to improve decision-making and operational performance.
- Lead teams of Supply Chain Managers, Logistics Managers, Inventory Managers, and Supply Chain Analysts.
- Build a high-performing supply chain organization.
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, manufacturing, construction, or infrastructure environments.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale supply chain or logistics functions.
- Experience developing and leading global logistics strategies.
- Strong financial and operational management experience.
- Experience managing third-party logistics providers and strategic suppliers.
- Experience supporting hyperscale or enterprise data center environments.
- Experience with mission-critical infrastructure supply chains.
- Experience supporting large-scale construction programs.
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Professional certifications such as:
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
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