Datacenter Distribution Manager at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

188400.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Management, Vendor Management, Continuous Improvement, Benchmarking, Strategic Collaboration, Transportation Management Systems, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Operations, International Transportation, Customs Compliance, Risk Assessment, Network Optimization, Market Insights, Performance Evaluation, Operational Standards, Process Improvement

Industry

Software Development

Description

Responsibilities: - Core Focus: Manage and evaluate the logistics operations of multiple distribution centers across North and South America, including aligning operations and improving upon key performance indicators (KPIs) at scale. - Measure Success: Manage processes, cadence, rhythm, throughput, and capacity standards of off-site locations. Quantify and communicate the business value created through distribution and fulfillment operations, including measurable impact on cost, cycle time, and carbon emissions. - Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and act on opportunities to further develop logistics operations. Evaluate and drive improvement across third-party or contracted logistics providers, assessing the impact of changes and systems enhancements to minimize risks while optimizing performance. - Benchmarking: Conduct competitive analysis on integrated logistics with benchmarks for the industry. Independently seek out market insights and best practices. Use these insights to drive innovation and continuous improvement. - Vendor Management: Lead third-party carrier and warehouse management processes, such as selection, qualification, performance evaluation, and risk assessment. Set operational standards, define best practices, and ensure compliance. - Strategic Collaboration: Lead long-term strategic alignment with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Develop network design flow and models, leveraging expertise with network optimization, modeling, and simulation tools. Establish continuity plans for strategic and operational success. Qualifications: - 4+ years experience managing operational logistics, inclusive of domestic transportation, international transportation/customs compliance, and warehouse operations within North and South America. - 4+ years managing third-party vendors for transportation and warehousing services - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or related field AND 4+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, operations-related roles, or engineering OR equivalent experience. - Experience setting up and managing industry standard transportation management systems (TMS) While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications: - 4+ years experience in Cloud Infrastructure/High Tech logistics and distribution. - 6+ years experience managing operational logistics, inclusive of domestic transportation, international transportation/customs compliance, and warehouse operations. - 6+ years managing third-party vendors for transportation and warehousing services - Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or related field AND 6+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or operations-related roles OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or operations-related roles OR equivalent experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Fulfillment & Logistics IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $123,500 - $206,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Responsibilities

Manage and evaluate logistics operations of multiple distribution centers across North and South America, focusing on key performance indicators. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and optimizing performance across third-party logistics providers.