Data Center Logistics Operations Manager, Google Cloud

Google•Pryor Creek, OK

2h•$111,000 - $159,000

About The Position

The Google Cloud Logistics Americas Operations team operates logistics and supply chains to support internal and external customers, deliver on-time and in-full performance, and use efficient practices and waste-reduction methodologies. The Data Center Logistics Operations Manager leads optimization of daily logistics processes using industry standards and best practices. The role drives continuous process improvement, manages operational change implementations, standardizes documentation, and collaborates with partner teams. It also initiates and oversees operational improvement efforts across North America and South America, analyzes operational impacts to inform enhancements, works with stakeholders, encourages innovation across operations teams, and prepares leadership presentations on operational performance. The work spans data-center and warehouse operations. The position manages daily logistics operations, material flow, and third-party logistics warehouse and data-center vendors. It also develops forward and reverse logistics strategies, monitors service and vendor performance, advances automation and operational efficiency, and partners with internal teams, carriers, and external vendors. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. salary range is $111,000–$159,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in a customer- or client-facing role supporting logistics or supply chain.
5 years of experience working in domestic and international environments.
5 years of experience managing operations and leading cross-regional teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, a related field, or CSCMP certification.
3 years of experience analyzing data and generating business insights to guide business decisions.
Experience with data center logistics.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Ability to apply structured thinking and logic to work and provide solutions to issues.

Responsibilities

Manage daily logistics operations, material flow, and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse and data-center vendors, including overseeing budgets, invoices, and capital improvements.
Monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and vendor scorecards to ensure business continuity and build business cases for process and logistics improvements.
Design and execute comprehensive forward and reverse logistics strategies aligned with the organization's long-term business goals.
Drive technology-driven automation, reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), optimize capacity, and eliminate obstacles in material flow to lower operational costs.
Partner with internal Google teams, carriers, and external vendors to align priorities, reduce delivery cycle times, and scale operations efficiently.
Drive continuous process improvement recommendations, manage operational change implementations, and standardize documentation.
Initiate and oversee operational improvement efforts across North America and South America; analyze operational impacts and prepare leadership presentations on operational performance.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and motivate innovation across operational teams.