Director of Logistics

Data Center Storage & Logistics•Fort Worth, TX

14d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Logistics owns the movement of customer equipment across the DCSL network, from origin pickup through DCSL warehouses and onward to final data center sites. The role ensures mission-critical freight arrives and departs on time, intact, and in compliance with permits and regulations. It builds and manages the carrier and transportation-provider network, oversees routing and dispatch, and is accountable for on-time, damage-free delivery. The Director also establishes and runs dedicated logistics programs as a service for OEM and manufacturer partners, managing their transportation needs. The role reports to the Vice President of Logistics and Integrated Services. It partners with that leader on the approved provider bench and carrier qualification and safety standards, and coordinates with Program PMs and Warehouse PMs to align freight movements with customer timelines and site readiness. The position is based in a DCSL market, with travel across the network, and involves time in warehouse and outdoor yard environments, including non-temperature-controlled spaces near heavy equipment, rigging, and loading operations.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in transportation or logistics management, freight brokerage, heavy-haul trucking, or supply chain operations, including direct carrier management.
Experience designing, launching, or operating a logistics or transportation program on behalf of an OEM, manufacturer, or other outside client, managing it as a service rather than only as an internal supply chain.
Track record managing DOT/FMCSA compliance and heavy-haul or oversized-load permitting across multiple states.
Experience building and managing a carrier or vendor network, including rate negotiation and ongoing performance management.
Comfort working in a TMS/WMS or dashboard environment to track freight status and report on performance.
Ability to manage carriers and vendors through influence and direct authority.
Financial discipline in freight budgeting and rate negotiation.
Strong cross-functional coordination skills, aligning Program Operations, Warehousing Operations, and outside carriers around a shared schedule.
High ownership and personal accountability for load safety and on-time delivery.
Calm, decisive approach when route, permit, or carrier issues threaten schedules.
Direct communication with carriers, vendors, and internal teams.
Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, without compromising standards to meet delivery deadlines.
Willingness to travel across the DCSL network for carrier onboarding, site launches, and in-person coordination.
Comfort spending time in warehouse and outdoor yard environments, including non-temperature-controlled spaces and areas near heavy equipment, rigging, and loading operations.

Nice To Haves

Background in data center logistics, industrial rigging or machinery moving, or heavy-haul trucking.
Background in third-party logistics (3PL) or managed transportation services built and operated for OEM or manufacturer clients.
Experience opening new markets or freight lanes for a company in a high-growth phase.
Familiarity with permitting processes across multiple U.S. states.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a qualified network of heavy-haul carriers, freight brokers, and specialty transportation providers across DCSL markets.
Partner with Integrated Services to maintain the approved transportation-provider bench and establish qualification standards, insurance requirements, and performance expectations.
Negotiate carrier rates, contracts, and service levels while balancing freight cost, service quality, and safety.
Evaluate and onboard carriers as DCSL expands into new markets or lanes.
Own end-to-end dispatch and routing for inbound and outbound freight across the network.
Coordinate transportation schedules with Program PMs to meet customer commitments and project timelines.
Coordinate freight movements with Warehouse PMs and the Director of Warehousing Operations to align with dock schedules, staging capacity, and load-out windows.
Plan routes for oversized and overweight loads and secure permits, escorts, and required state or local approvals.
Own DOT/FMCSA compliance for DCSL-arranged transportation and hold carriers accountable to safety and regulatory standards.
Maintain heavy-haul and oversized-load permitting across DCSL markets.
Set and enforce standards for load securement, rigging for transport, and handling high-value, mission-critical equipment in transit.
Partner with the Vice President of Logistics and Integrated Services on incident response and root-cause resolution for transportation-related safety events.
Own the transportation and freight budget; track cost per move, on-time performance, and damage and claims rates.
Report logistics performance metrics to the Vice President of Logistics and Integrated Services and keep Program and Warehousing Operations leadership informed.
Improve routing efficiency, carrier performance, and freight cost as the network scales.
Design, launch, and operate dedicated logistics programs for OEM and manufacturer partners, serving as program owner for outsourced or managed logistics engagements.
Serve as the senior point of contact for OEM and manufacturer stakeholders on program scope, performance, and growth.
Tailor carrier networks, routing plans, and reporting to each OEM program's equipment, volume, and service requirements.
Develop repeatable program frameworks and playbooks to support rapid launch of new OEM and manufacturer logistics programs.
Track and report cost, on-time delivery, and damage rates separately for each OEM partner, using performance data to inform renewal and growth discussions.
Serve as the logistics point of contact for Program PMs, Warehouse PMs, and the Facilities Manager on equipment movements, escalating issues early.
Support new site launches by defining transportation lanes, carrier coverage, and permitting requirements before a new market goes live.
Help develop and refine a standardized logistics playbook as DCSL expands into new markets.