Logistics Manager

About the Role

Direct Line Global ("DL") is a high‑growth global technology services company with a primary focus on providing design, integration, installation, maintenance, and managed services to well‑known data center operators and technology companies. Direct Line deploys decades of experience and knowledge through key partnerships with hyperscale technology companies and multi‑tenant data center operators that give its clients a competitive marketplace advantage. Direct Line is committed to continually improving its industry through certified training of cutting‑edge technicians that deliver superior results with a passion for detail.

Direct Line is headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations throughout the U.S., Asia–Pacific, and Europe.

We are looking for a highly energetic, result‑oriented, passionate, and hands‑on Materials Manager with a desire to join a growing team. The person should be able to support and maintain logistical operations including planning, directing, and coordinating activities involved with obtaining rental equipment, products, and services, and maintaining a just‑in‑time model to ensure materials and equipment are delivered to the data center site or off‑site warehouse when needed.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the project is outfitted with the necessary materials, tools, and equipment required for the completion of contracts. The logistics manager’s responsibility is to ensure that suppliers and/or vendors meet the company’s targets for quality, delivery, deadline, and overall efficiency. This position requires strong relationship‑building skills to establish and maintain client, vendor, and other business relationships.

Additional responsibilities include storage/staging, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and disposition of materials.

• Creates a positive working relationship with materials and rental vendors, clients, and partners
• Manages supply‑chain issues with suppliers to ensure on‑time product availability
• Documents and organizes deliveries and product returns
• Performs shipping and receiving tracking
• Tracks data in Excel and Google Sheets
• Trains, develops, and manages a crew of materials under your direction
• Provides courteous, professional service to customers, clients, and partners
• Manages project logistics functions to serve the project needs
• Maintains and tracks equipment and tools required for the project
• Partners with the organizational operations team to drive efficient logistics and material management
• Has a valid driver’s license and is able to drive

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least five years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
• Integrated financial system and/or ERP software experience (e.g., Commerce Center, J.D. Edwards, etc.) is preferred
• CLTD, CSCP, CPSM certification or advanced education in Purchasing, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is a plus
• Relevant product knowledge
• Prior negotiating experience helpful
• Previous experience in the data center industry helpful
• Knowledge and experience working with copper/fiber‑optic testing/cabling standards a plus
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

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