Data Center Logistics Lead

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Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

A highly skilled specialist who contributes to the development of new concepts and techniques, consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action. Focus is on complex tasks requiring highly skilled and independent judgement, while contributing to the development of new concepts and techniques for standard operating procedures. Supports the overall team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the team with managing stock distribution and oversees the safety of the team and adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Controls stock inventory and oversees the accuracy of documentation and uses a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Works with internal/external customers and other departments to ensure deliveries are made in a timely manner.
• Makes recommendations for new procedures.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

Documentation & System Updates

• Ensures accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Uses spreadsheet's or system tools to maintain accurate records, and handles complex queries that arise independently, using creative and effective ways.
• Ensures entry of goods, database and order requirements are completed accurately.
• Leads periodic stock checks to ensure accuracy and proactively makes adjustments.

Shipping & Receiving

• Receives goods delivered to the data center either directly or following acceptance by security.
• Leads daily warehouse duties, satisfying internal customers' requirements, ensuring accuracy of complex shipments.
• Oversees item dispatch and coordinates speedy and efficient delivery of goods to the required destination; obtains sign-off for receipt.
• Manages shipment spotlight and shipment dashboard for customers inbound/outbound shipments.
• Leads the logistics coordination team, performing 'hands on' day-to-day activities.

Problem Solving

• Proactively works and communicates with internal/external customers to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Develops new procedures and techniques for faster and more efficient processes that support the overall team.
• Manages relationships with supplier,s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and internal customers on stock and projected delivery times for special orders.
• Acts as a team lead to support the overall team.
• Supports the team in resolving complex problems.

Inventory Management

• Allocations of stock inventory to internal customers, scheduling materials to be moved to and from data centers.
• Oversees inventory transfers with related departments.
• Maintains and monitors minimum/maximum stock for projects & operations teams.
• Leads monthly physical counts, reconciling variances, inputting data into an Warehouse Management System (WMS) software and Equinix database.
• Picks and correlates items ordered and stores them in the relevant data center bins for the customers for highly complex orders.
• Inform recipients of any shortfall's in quantities and backorder times.

Hazardous Materials

• Supports the team on proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains materials safety data Sheets.
• Partners with external vendors as needed to ensure proper delivery, handling, and complex storage of hazardous materials.
• Ensures compliance with hazardous materials protocols as described by regional regulatory bodies.

Equipment

• Tracks stored customer shipments and manages abandoned equipment and maintains inventory of equipment.
• Use the aging shipment business processes/tools for shipments over 5 days, 14 days, 30 days and 90 days.
• Liaises with the Customer Service Associate (CSA) team on these issues and determines policies for future solutioning.
• Oversees tracking "in use" and or "highly available" software licenses.
• Manages software licensing and consults on licensing matters.
• Resolves complex renewal issues for software licensing and provides advice to more junior team members.

Data Center Support

• Efficiently manages and keeps working areas/ stores free of hazards as per the company's environmental, health and safety policy reporting any potential hazards to the manager and customer operations, as they arise.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and 6+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Regional hazardous materials certification preferred.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - MI1 Miami : 61,200 - 91,800 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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