Logistics Operations Specialist

Meta

Full-time

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About the position

Meta is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations Specialist to focus on Data Center Field and Warehouse operations. This role involves supporting the Site Logistics Operations Lead in developing and implementing consistent processes while overseeing third-party logistics teams at assigned data centers. The position requires strong communication, collaboration, prioritization skills, and a natural orientation towards process analysis and optimization, along with a solid understanding of logistics processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics operations at assigned data center site to ensure operations are performed within the IBOS 4S standards (Safety, Security, SOX compliance, Stakeholders).
• Proactively monitor site logistics operations to identify gaps and create remediation plans as needed.
• Plan and coordinate with third-party logistics provider lead to ensure site logistics requirements are met or exceeded.
• Develop logistics support plans including inventory accuracy, inventory movement and distribution, server rack movements, shipping and receiving, and other processes as needed.
• Identify gaps in operations and present solutions to standardize operations across Meta data center sites.
• Develop, refine, and maintain documentation that captures and distributes processes and policies for executing safe, effective, and efficient logistics operations.
• Build and support cross-functional relationships with internal partners to drive effective communication channels supporting operations management.
• Produce monthly audits of compliance to ensure meeting all inventory controls.
• Support month/quarter and year-end requirements to ensure appropriate financial reporting.
• Enable and support IBOS leaders to understand business requirements, implement new processes, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
• Drive inventory reconciliation process to identify risk, manage obsolescence, and correct errors impacting inventory movement.
• Identify and implement process improvement and efficiency efforts at assigned data center and warehouse locations.
• Raise visibility of IBOS field issues that require better systemic controls to central logistics for improved processes development.
• Work with field leads, vendors, and contract labor to develop and execute action plans for new processes implementation.
• Partner with other Site Logistics Operations Specialists to share best practices and drive efficiencies.
• Monitor metrics highlighting performance and trends within data center field and warehouse operations.
• Support execution of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, analyze discrepancies, and assist teams in developing root cause corrective actions and trend improvements.
• Help define and manage ongoing KPIs to measure process compliance and logistics operations performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, business management, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years logistics experience overseeing operations, team performance, and SLA adherence.
• Experience working independently, prioritizing, and managing one's time.
• Experience with ERP, TMS, CMS, WMS systems - Oracle, Excel, or any other analytics tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a data center environment.
• Experience in business analysis/program management.
• Experience handling project management responsibilities (prioritization, planning, scheduling, status reporting).
• Experience in cross-functional projects across multiple teams.
• Knowledge in Supply Chain process from Procure-to-Pay.
• Knowledge with Supply Chain and Inventory management models.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.