Data Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive logistics or supply chain experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly scaling a logistics function.
• Deep knowledge of domestic and OS/OW freight, including LTL, FTL, final mile, oversized dimensional shipments, heavy haul, and 3PL management.
• Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing TMS and/or WMS platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to build reporting frameworks and make data-driven operational decisions.
• Experience managing carrier and vendor relationships, including contract negotiation.
• Working knowledge of DOT, hazmat, and customs compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to help in areas outside core competencies.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record may be required; driving records may be reviewed periodically during employment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to DCSL warehouse locations as needed.
• Employment is subject to a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with heavy haul, oversized/overweight permitting, or specialized equipment moves.
• Familiarity with FMCSA regulations and DOT compliance requirements.
• Exposure to international freight documentation and customs requirements.
• Experience in data center, warehousing, or technology logistics environments.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification, or active pursuit of certification.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and trucks, managing routes, schedules, and load assignments.
• Coordinate LTL, FTL, oversize/overweight, permitted, dedicated, oversized dimensional, heavy-haul, towing, and specialized-equipment freight movements.
• Coordinate delivery schedules for critical data center power infrastructure and support large-scale, phased customer deployments.
• Communicate with carriers, drivers, customers, project managers, supervisors, and internal teams about schedules, requests, delays, exceptions, and changes.
• Troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, route changes, and other logistical issues.
• Assist with oversized and overweight load permitting.
• Enter dispatch and billing details into TMS and other operational platforms.
• Prepare and review BOLs, packing lists, delivery confirmations, driver paperwork, and other shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate TMS and/or WMS records and audit-ready documentation for freight movements.
• Support compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, transportation law, and applicable hazmat requirements; help ensure driver hours, permits, and load documentation meet regulatory standards.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for carrier and 3PL partners, escalating service issues as needed.
• Obtain freight quotes, compare rates as directed, support carrier, freight forwarder, and 3PL contract negotiations, and monitor freight spend for cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service levels.
• Help monitor carrier performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Coordinate with warehouse operations on inbound and outbound freight workflows and support sales and project management with client launches and time-sensitive deployments.
• Assist Finance with freight invoice review, discrepancy resolution, and spend reporting.
• Maintain logistics tracking dashboards and help compile KPI reports for leadership.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and surface improvement opportunities to the VP of Integrated Services.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for transportation and delivery exceptions, and develop contingency plans for disruptions and supply-chain risks.
• Support implementation of systems, tools, and processes as the logistics function scales.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop logistics coordinators while fostering accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.