AIT Worldwide Logistics

Director, Cloud Operations

AIT Worldwide Logistics$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing & Sales, Supply Chain, or related field (required)
  • Master's Degree (preferred)
  • 15+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or cloud related operations (required)
  • 10+ years in revenue growth and customer retention (required)
  • 10+ years in relationship management with tech sector customers
  • Strong understanding of RFQs, multimodal logistics, and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of cloud logistics plans aligned to business objectives.
  • Oversee day-to-day logistics operations for cloud hardware movement.
  • Analyze operational patterns to identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Ensure adherence to Cloud Security Program through audits and monitoring.
  • Maintain relationships with cloud customers and internal product leaders.
  • Update SOPs to reflect operational best practices and lessons learned.
  • Support initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and optimize routing.

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Support and Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vacation, personal days, and sick leave
  • Volunteer hours and company holidays
Full Job Description
Overview

The Director, Cloud Operations - North America supports AIT's cloud logistics strategy and ensures efficient, secure, and scalable transportation of cloud components and rack support for data center customers. This role focuses on operational execution, customer support, and continuous improvement across global supply chains involving fully populated server racks, servers, switches, GPUs, and related hardware.

Responsibilities

 

  • Cloud Logistics Execution / Customer & Business Continuity Support:• Support the development and execution of cloud logistics plans aligned to business objectives.• Contribute to account planning, customer relationship management, and operational forecasting.• Assist in designing solutions that enhance performance, security, and cost effectiveness for transporting cloud components.• Business Continuity Support includes but not limited to assisting in maintaining disaster recovery and continuity plans for cloud component logistics
  • Operational Oversight of Cloud Component Supply Chains:• Oversee day to day logistics operations for cloud hardware movement, including resource deployment to data centers, handling, and compliance.• Monitor performance metrics and ensure adherence to best practices for transporting racks, servers, switches, GPUs, and related equipment. Team Leadership:• Developing “bench strength” and next-level leaders• Coaching and development of direct-report staff relative to leadership of their individual groups• Conduct mid-year and annual reviews, consistent cadence of 1:1 discussions
  • Cost & Efficiency Optimization:• Analyze operational patterns and identify opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining service quality and security.
  • Protect the Global Supply Chain:• Understand thoroughly the Cloud Security Program (CSP) relative to all transportation services• Ensure 100% adherence to the CSP through spot audits and station visits• Partner with CT Services as needed to ensure proper handoff protocols are in place for 24/7 monitoring.• Use analytics to identify risks and recommend operational improvements.
  • Vendor & Partner Coordination:• Maintain relationships with cloud customers and internal product leaders (air, ground, ocean, warehousing).• Participate in vendor meetings (MBR’s/ QBR’s, sourcing activity) across ground and WG/VAD service providers.• Support contract evaluation and specialized service needs for cloud component transport.
  • SOP Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:• Maintain and update SOPs to reflect operational best practices and lessons learned.• Ensure new/ updated documents are reposited into the Cloud Operations SharePoint and/ or DC Services SharePoint sites.
  • Environmental Responsibility:• Support initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, optimize routing, and use eco-friendly materials.• Partner with AIT Sustainability leadership to implement all opportunities to support
Qualifications

Education• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing & Sales, Supply Chain, or related field (required) • Master's Degree (preferred) Experience• 15+ years years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or cloud related operations (required) • 10+ years of experience supporting revenue growth and customer retention (required) • 10+ years of experience in relationship management experience with technology sector customers and multi/national focus, fast pace, high volume environment (required) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Action-bias: Turns planning and discussion into outcomes • Strong understanding of RFQs, multimodal logistics, and compliance • Strong planning, communication, and presentation skills • Excellent written and communication skills, and the ability to make concise decisions

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full-service transportation management provider. Key services include domestic and international airfreight, ocean freight, truckload shipping, LTL shipping, intermodal, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. AIT has a global network of offices and partners, with operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, government, healthcare, industrial, life sciences, retail, and technology.
Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50,000
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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