Logistics Project Manager (VMI)

QTS Realty Trust, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

34d

About The Position

The Logistics Project Manager is responsible for implementing and controlling the management of materials between different QTS locations. The Logistics Project Manager will integrate and strategize with Strategic Procurement Project Managers and other internal customers to ensure material needs are met with various projects within QTS. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. Manage inventory tracking and shipping with 3rd party vendors to maximize efficiency in a timely and cost-effective manner Develop, facilitate, and document processes to continually improve the organization's ability of transferring assets from one site to another within expected time frame for maximum efficiency Develop, manage, and maintain effective 3rd party relationships with transportation carriers, warehouses, etc. to ensure execution of required business outcomes Responsible for reporting on inventory levels, supply chain progress, and procedural efficiencies to ensure that supply chain needs are being properly achieved Forecast equipment needs based on proposed business plan Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of building types and how that drives equipment needs to guide design decisions Proactively identify and facilitate resolution of unique equipment needs of each site while working closely with business groups to mitigate risks and issues to QTS Develop, write, and establish logistics processes for Procurement Development department to optimize logistics/supply chain network Create and communicate status updates to support efficient decision making

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role
Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
Experience conducting tracking and data analysis
Very strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Data Center or similar environment
Experience conducting tracking and data analysis
Experience working for or with Construction Management Firms
Experience working for or with Industrial Equipment Manufacturers

Responsibilities

Manage inventory tracking and shipping with 3rd party vendors to maximize efficiency in a timely and cost-effective manner
Develop, facilitate, and document processes to continually improve the organization's ability of transferring assets from one site to another within expected time frame for maximum efficiency
Develop, manage, and maintain effective 3rd party relationships with transportation carriers, warehouses, etc. to ensure execution of required business outcomes
Responsible for reporting on inventory levels, supply chain progress, and procedural efficiencies to ensure that supply chain needs are being properly achieved
Forecast equipment needs based on proposed business plan
Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of building types and how that drives equipment needs to guide design decisions
Proactively identify and facilitate resolution of unique equipment needs of each site while working closely with business groups to mitigate risks and issues to QTS
Develop, write, and establish logistics processes for Procurement Development department to optimize logistics/supply chain network
Create and communicate status updates to support efficient decision making