Logistics Project Manager

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!

Who we are: 

It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things. 

What You Will Do:

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  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
 

The Perks (and these are just a few!): 

• Q-Rest Sabbatical        

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• QTS scholarship for dependents 

• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility 

• Paid Volunteer