Data Center Logistics Operations Manager, Google Cloud

Google•Midlothian, TX

3h•$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, delivering on-time, in-full performance through efficient practices and waste-reduction methodologies. The Data Center Logistics Operations Manager leads optimization of daily logistics processes using current industry standards and best practices. The role drives continuous process-improvement recommendations, manages operational change implementations, standardizes documentation, and collaborates across partner teams. It also initiates and oversees operational improvement efforts for Google Cloud Logistics across North and South America, analyzes operational impacts to inform enhancements, works with key stakeholders, encourages innovation across operational teams, and prepares leadership presentations on operational performance. The work spans data-center and warehouse operations. The role is part of Google’s Technical Infrastructure organization, which develops and maintains data centers and the infrastructure supporting Google products and services.

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 and material flow, and oversee third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse and data-center vendors, including budgets, invoices, and capital improvements.
Monitor service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and vendor scorecards to support business continuity and build business cases for process and logistics improvements.
Design and execute forward and reverse logistics strategies aligned with long-term business goals.
Drive technology-driven automation, reduce mean time to repair (MTTR), optimize capacity, and remove material-flow obstacles to lower operating costs.
Partner with internal Google teams, carriers, and external vendors to align priorities, reduce delivery cycle times, and scale operations efficiently.
Lead daily logistics process optimization using industry standards and best practices.
Recommend continuous process improvements, manage operational change implementations, and standardize documentation.
Initiate and oversee operational improvement efforts across North and South America, analyze operational impacts, and inform enhancements.
Work with key stakeholders, encourage innovation across operational teams, and prepare leadership presentations highlighting operational performance.