Supervisor, Data Center Logistics

Who are we?

Who are we? 

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 

Job Summary

A leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors.

Acts as guide to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and ensuring a safe & efficient storage and distribution of goods for Equinix and its customers

• Receives predetermined work assignments that are process-driven, and subject to a moderate level of control and review

• Directs subordinates on a course of action based on knowledge of established policies and procedures

• Provides input and contributes to managing costs related to a unit or sub unit

• Responsible for the relationship between Equinix, Zona Franca Bogota, DIAN and government entities

Quality Assurance

• Uses systems to maintain accurate records; is also able to interrogate various systems if queries arise

• Enters all goods received in the stock inventory system, updates the database, and correlate the items received to ensure order requirements are fulfilled

• Ensures accuracy of supporting documentation

Management

• Supervises the learning performance and development for the team

• Makes decisions to ensure the team works within the guidelines of the Equinix Delivery/Collection and Environmental, Health and Safety policies

• Assisting the manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy

• Assigns tasks and monitors work at frequent intervals

• Maintains schedules and workflow of the team

• Provide support for all LATAM region countries regarding Inbound and Outbound Shipment process

Policies/Methods

• Plans or implements improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes

• Develops a site strategy that meets the business objectives of Equinix whilst ensuring excellent customer satisfaction

• Helps develop and implement process(es) to maintain and monitor minimum/maximum stock Inventory to prescribed levels

• Continuously improve warehouse operations through the use of lean practices

Compliance

• Implements process(es) to maintain and monitor minimum/maximum stock Inventory to prescribed levels

• Conduct scheduled audits at IBX’s to examine if logistics processes are managed efficiently and effectively

•  Continuously improve warehouse operations through the use of lean practices and established procedures

Data Center Management 

• Supervises Data Center equipment and inventory levels

• Guides and advises a unit or sub-units to meet schedules and solve problems

• Liaises suppliers on inventory lead times and creating POM orders for stock

• Define or improve KPI metrics of performance for the teams' members

• Report KPIs regularly to senior Manager Ops in Colombia

Vendor Management

• Regularly reviews with vendor and identifies areas of improvements

• Work together with procurement team to keep updated LPU - List Price unit to create efficiencies and saving buying materials for customer installations

Reporting

• Produces country monthly/quarterly reports of Inventory stock levels and customers announced/unannounced shipments

• Produces monthly/quarterly reports of Inventory stock levels to various stakeholders

• Provide quarterly reports and insights on how the department is functioning to empower decision making

• May act as the interface in the managers absence

• Responsible for produce all reports to be submitted for local government entities as DIAN, MINCIT, and Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca de Bogota)

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in foreign trade, import/export or related career

• Specialization or additional studies in supply chain preferred

• Regional hazardous materials certification or national H&S qualification preferred

• Require knowledge in technical and interpersonal abilities as trade compliance, logistics management, market research, and strong communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and negotiation

• Typically require financial knowledge and an understanding of international trade law, adaptability, problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively in diverse teams

Language Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English/Spanish, and Portugues desirable

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, date of birth, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political or organizational affiliation, or status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status or condition by applicable laws.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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.