Senior Manager, Procurement Logistics, NA

Senior Manager, Procurement Logistics, NA page is loaded## Senior Manager, Procurement Logistics, NA locations:
Ashburn, Virginia time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R21022#
** About Vantage Data Centers
** Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
** This is a hybrid role based in Ashburn, VA, with four onsite days and one remote day per week.
**** Position Overview
**** Regional Logistics Leadership
*** Lead all logistics operations across North America, ensuring inventory is positioned, tracked, and ready to support project and delivery schedules
* Oversee a network of contracted third-party warehouses strategically co-located with data center sites
* Establish standard operating procedures and governance models for logistics and warehousing operations
** Inventory Management and Forecasting
*** Partner with warehouse suppliers to ensure accurate, timely reporting of inventory levels, material movements, and readiness status
* Work closely with the Cost team to forecast inventory requirements, carrying costs, and logistics-related expenditures
* Develop and maintain inventory planning models that align demand forecasts with construction and delivery schedules
** Warehouse Compliance and Audit Support
*** Collaborate with the Audit and Compliance teams to ensure warehouses meet equipment handling, storage, and environmental requirements
* Lead corrective action plans with warehouse suppliers to address audit findings or compliance gaps
* Ensure consistent adherence to contractual, safety, and quality standards across the warehouse network
** Third-Party Warehouse Enablement
*** Support the selection, onboarding, and stand-up of new third-party warehouse suppliers as capacity expands
* Define readiness criteria, reporting requirements, and operational expectations for new facilities
* Serve as the primary logistics interface during warehouse ramp-up and stabilization periods
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Partner with Procurement, Construction, and OFCI Delivery teams to align logistics strategies with sourcing and execution plans
* Support issue resolution and escalations related to inventory availability, warehouse performance, or logistics constraints
* Provide clear, data-driven insights to leadership on risks, opportunities, and performance trends
** Team Leadership and Development
*** Lead, mentor, and develop the North American logistics team, setting clear goals and performance expectations
* Foster a high-performance culture with strong morale, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Embed Vantage’s values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility into daily operations and leadership practices
** Qualifications
* *** Required
* ** 5+ years of experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or operations leadership
* Proven experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) or contracted warehouse providers
* Strong background in inventory management, forecasting, and operational reporting
* Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
** Preferred
* ** Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, data center, or capital construction programs
* Familiarity with compliance, audit, and quality requirements for high-value or mission-critical equipment
* Experience standing up or scaling warehouse networks in a fast-growth environment
** Core Competencies
*** Operational leadership and execution discipline
* Inventory planning and cost forecasting
* Vendor and 3PL relationship management
* Risk identification and problem-solving
* People leadership and culture building#LI-WW1#LI-Hybrid We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s…