Logistics Manager

New Albany – Ohio – United States of America

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

DL is headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations throughout the US, Asia‑Pacific and Europe. We are looking for a highly energetic, result‑oriented, passionate, and hands‑on Materials Manager 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 the material/equipment is delivered to the data center site and/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 contract(s). It is the logistic manager’s responsibility 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 relationships with clients, vendors, and other business contacts.

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

• Creates a positive working relationship with materials and rental vendors/clients/partners
• Manages supply‑chain issues with suppliers to ensure on‑time product availability
• Document and organize deliveries and product returns.
• Shipping and receiving tracking
• Data tracking in Excel and Google sheets
• Train, develop and manage a crew of materials under your direction.
• Provides courteous, professional service to customers, clients and partners.
• Manage project logistics functions to serve the project needs.
• Manage, maintain, and track equipment and tools required for the project.
• Partner with organizational operations team to drive efficient logistics and material management
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 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, such as 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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