QTS Realty Trust

Logistics Project Manager - VMI

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
  • Proficiency with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
  • Experience in tracking and data analysis
  • Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Manage inventory tracking and shipping with third-party vendors to maximize efficiency
  • Document and improve processes for transferring assets between sites quickly
  • Build and maintain effective third-party relationships with carriers and warehouses
  • Report on inventory levels and supply chain progress for decision-making
  • Forecast equipment needs based on business plans
  • Identify and address unique equipment needs of each site proactively
  • Establish logistics processes to optimize the supply chain network
  • Communicate project status updates to facilitate efficient decision-making

Benefits

  • Eligible for a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and paid time off, including paid volunteer days
  • Access to tuition assistance and scholarships for dependents
  • Participation in a wellness program and employee assistance programs
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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