Data Center Logistics Lead

Equinix • Miami, FL

4d

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Job Summary A highly skilled specialist who contributes to the development of new concepts and techniques, consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action. Focus is on complex tasks requiring highly skilled and independent judgement, while contributing to the development of new concepts and techniques for standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma and 6+ years of equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Regional hazardous materials certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the team with managing stock distribution and oversees the safety of the team and adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Controls stock inventory and oversees the accuracy of documentation and uses a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Works with internal/external customers and other departments to ensure deliveries are made in a timely manner.
• Makes recommendations for new procedures.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Ensures accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Uses spreadsheet's or system tools to maintain accurate records, and handles complex queries that arise independently, using creative and effective ways.
• Ensures entry of goods, database and order requirements are completed accurately.
• Leads periodic stock checks to ensure accuracy and proactively makes adjustments.
• Receives goods delivered to the data center either directly or following acceptance by security.
• Leads daily warehouse duties, satisfying internal customers’ requirements, ensuring accuracy of complex shipments.
• Oversees item dispatch and coordinates speedy and efficient delivery of goods to the required destination; obtains sign-off for receipt.
• Manages shipment spotlight and shipment dashboard for customers inbound/outbound shipments.
• Leads the logistics coordination team, performing ‘hands on’ day-to-day activities.
• Proactively works and communicates with internal/external customers to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Develops new procedures and techniques for faster and more efficient processes that support the overall team.
• Manages relationships with supplier,s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and internal customers on stock and projected delivery times for special orders.
• Acts as a team lead to support the overall team.
• Supports the team in resolving complex problems.
• Allocations of stock inventory to internal customers, scheduling materials to be moved to and from data centers.
• Oversees inventory transfers with related departments.
• Maintains and monitors minimum/maximum stock for projects & operations teams.
• Leads monthly physical counts, reconciling variances, inputting data into an Warehouse Management System (WMS) software and Equinix database.
• Picks and correlates items ordered and stores them in the relevant data center bins for the customers for highly complex orders.
• Inform recipients of any shortfall's in quantities and backorder times.
• Supports the team on proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains materials safety data Sheets.
• Partners with external vendors as needed to ensure proper delivery, handling, and complex storage of hazardous materials.
• Ensures compliance with hazardous materials protocols as described by regional regulatory bodies.
• Tracks stored customer shipments and manages abandoned equipment and maintains inventory of equipment.
• Use the aging shipment business processes/tools for shipments over 5 days, 14 days, 30 days and 90 days.
• Liaises with the Customer Service Associate (CSA) team on these issues and determines policies for future solutioning.
• Oversees tracking "in use" and or "highly available" software licenses.
• Manages software licensing and consults on licensing matters.
• Resolves complex renewal issues for software licensing and provides advice to more junior team members.
• Efficiently manages and keeps working areas/ stores free of hazards as per the company’s environmental, health and safety policy reporting any potential hazards to the manager and customer operations, as they arise.

Benefits

• As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
• Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
• US Benefits:
• - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees