Senior Data Center Logistics Manager

Carrier

Senior Manager overseeing logistics operations for data centers, ensuring efficient and compliant equipment transportation. Leading logistics teams and collaborating with cross-functional units for operational excellence.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Florida, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,500 - $234,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee logistics operations supporting the data center business, including transportation management, invoicing administration, and process improvement initiatives.
Ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of critical data center equipment while leading a logistics team and coordinating closely with operations, integrators, freight providers, and finance teams.
Oversee all aspects of data center logistics operations across ocean, air, and road transportation, with a focus on over-dimensional shipments.
Negotiate pricing and manage relationships with freight forwarders and transportation providers.
Ensure transportation activities comply with company logistics policies and operational standards.
Oversee transportation issue resolution and escalation management.
Collaborate with data center operations teams to align on production schedules, delivery requirements, and integrator timelines.
Coordinate communication between logistics team members and broader data center business teams.
Support customer and stakeholder meetings related to logistics planning and execution.
Manage the data center logistics team and ensure appropriate operational coverage.
Promote cross-training, knowledge sharing, and continuous team development.
Oversee logistics administration, transportation invoicing, and freight spend management.
Review invoices for accuracy and resolve billing discrepancies and freight claims.
Provide transportation cost reporting and project cost allocations to finance teams.
Identify opportunities for logistics cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements.
Drive process improvements to enhance transportation performance, service levels, and cost efficiency.
Ensure third-party logistics providers adhere to company transportation policies and expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations
5+ years of experience managing ocean, air, and road freight operations
2+ years of experience in freight invoicing, transportation cost management, and logistics operations
1+ year of experience in managing over-dimensional shipments
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business
Experience managing third-party logistics providers and transportation contracts
Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional coordination experience.
Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems, transportation management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
A self-starter who thrives in environments with ambiguity and rapid change.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision;
Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability : Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

logistics operationstransportation managementprocess improvementfreight invoicingcost managementocean freight operationsair freight operationsroad freight operationsover-dimensional shipmentsthird-party logistics management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcross-functional coordinationteam developmentcustomer engagementstakeholder managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in Business