QTS Realty Trust

Logistics Project Manager - Central Region

QTS Realty Trust$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years in a logistics-related role.
  • Proficient with inventory management software and forecasting strategies.
  • Experience in tracking data analysis with quantitative skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Manage inventory tracking and coordination with 3rd party vendors for efficiency.
  • Facilitate and document processes to improve asset transfer between sites.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with transportation carriers and warehouses.
  • Report on inventory, supply chain, and procedural efficiencies.
  • Forecast equipment needs based on business plans.
  • Guide design decisions with knowledge of various building types.
  • Identify and resolve unique site equipment needs with business groups.
  • Create logistics processes for the Procurement Development department.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Flexible spending and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.
  • Paid volunteer days and parental leave options.
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance.
Full Job Description
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 three 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Problem solving skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Organization and logistics skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Data analysis
• Team oriented
• Proactive critical thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Scheduling and time-management skills

TOTAL REWARDS
  • This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
  • This position is Bonus eligible.


About QTS Realty Trust

QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.
Learn more about QTS Realty Trust
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.9 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$539.3 million
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