Director of Logistics

Position Overview:

The Director of Logistics will lead the logistics strategy planning and execution for all equipment and material supporting the companys data center development program. This role ensures that high-value electrical mechanical and structural components are delivered to construction sites on schedule at optimized cost and in compliance with regional and international regulations.

As a key member of the Procurement & Supply Chain leadership team this individual will build and manage logistics capabilities that enable predictable and scalable delivery performance across the companys colocation data center portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a logistics strategy aligned with the companys multi-site data center build plan and supplier footprint.
• Establish standard logistics processes tools and KPIs to support procurement execution and construction milestones across all regions. Partner with category leads (electrical mechanical and modular systems) to integrate logistics planning into sourcing decisions and supplier agreements.
• Anticipate logistics riskssuch as port congestion carrier capacity or customs delaysand drive mitigation plans.

Operational Execution

• Oversee end-to-end movement of equipment and materials from suppliers to site including international freight customs clearance domestic trucking and on-site delivery coordination.
• Manage logistics partners (3PLs freight forwarders customs brokers and carriers) to ensure consistent service quality and performance.
• Design and implement regional logistics hubs or staging yards to consolidate material flows and improve delivery predictability.
• Maintain real-time visibility to material status through logistics tracking tools and supplier reporting.
• Partner with Construction and Site Operations to plan delivery sequencing and avoid laydown congestion or storage inefficiencies.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment

• Collaborate with Procurement Construction Program Management and Engineering to forecast logistics needs tied to build schedules.
• Work with OEMs and EPC partners to align shipping readiness delivery windows and site-specific constraints.
• Provide logistics visibility and reporting to project leadership highlighting risks and opportunities for acceleration.
• Support project teams with logistics-related budgeting and change management inputs.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all trade import/export and transportation regulations.
• Develop and maintain qualification criteria and performance scorecards for logistics partners.
• Manage logistics contracts and service-level agreements ensuring cost control and risk mitigation.
• Enforce standards for packaging labeling documentation and safe handling of critical equipment.

Required Traits Expertise and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business or Engineering.
• 10 years of logistics or supply chain experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role supporting capital projects or large-scale construction.
• Strong background in international and domestic freight management including multimodal transportation.
• Proven ability to manage 3PLs freight forwarders and customs operations across multiple geographies.
• Experience supporting construction or infrastructure delivery in sectors such as data centers energy or industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with ERP logistics visibility tools and project scheduling platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle Procore).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a colocation data center developer or other hyperscale supply chain environment.
• Understanding of Incoterms bonded warehousing and customs duty optimization.
• Demonstrated success building logistics capabilities from the ground up in a scaling organization.

Required Traits and Skills:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust ensure fairness and foster long-term transparent relationships with suppliers.

• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions cultural nuances and motivations of others while effectively managing ones own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.

• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.

• Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.

• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions assess cost structures and identify potential risks ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.

• Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position build consensus and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.

• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks identify vulnerabilities and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety security availability and scale.

• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust collaboration and long-term partnerships while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking industry insights and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel:

• Work location is flexible to Seattle WA Denver CO or Alexandria VA.
• Regular travel as needed to Fleet offices as well as to meet with Vendors.

Expected Salary Range: $180000 - $225000 Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment:

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

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