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Cherokee Federal · 3 months ago

Vice President, Contract Logistics Operations – Data Centers

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions. The Vice President, Contract Logistics Operations – Data Centers is responsible for overseeing logistics operations tailored to cloud infrastructure clients, driving service delivery excellence, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with the sales organization to accelerate growth.

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Responsibilities

Define, communicate, and execute the Cloud Vertical multi-year strategy aligned with overall business objectives

Build organizational capabilities to deliver superior customer service, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness

Develop and scale capabilities that support multiple Cloud organizations, ensuring relevance and alignment to specific customer needs

Lead and manage all aspects of contract logistics operations for cloud-focused clients, including warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and fulfillment

Develop and implement scalable logistics solutions that meet the unique needs of cloud infrastructure providers

Leverage Business Intelligence tools to track performance and drive data-informed decision making

Establish, monitor, and manage KPIs and objectives for operational, financial, and customer performance

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality benchmarks across all sites and processes

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize performance and reduce costs

Collaborate with the sales team to identify new business opportunities, support RFP responses, and co-develop client solutions

Serve as a subject matter expert in logistics for cloud infrastructure, contributing to client presentations and strategic planning

Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring alignment between operational capabilities and customer expectations

Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions and drive innovation

Build and lead a high-performing team of logistics professionals across multiple locations

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence

Mentor and develop talent, ensuring succession planning and leadership continuity

Own P&L responsibility for the Cloud vertical logistics operations

Set and manage budgets, forecasts, and KPIs to ensure financial targets are met

Report regularly to executive leadership on performance, risks, and strategic initiatives

Qualification

Contract logistics experienceCloud infrastructure knowledgeKPI managementBusiness Intelligence toolsContinuous improvement methodologiesFinancial managementLeadership skillsChange management skillsTeam developmentCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors degree required

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in contract logistics, with a focus on technology or cloud infrastructure clients

Relationship with key cloud customers

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure supply chains (e.g., data center logistics, hardware deployment)

Proven experience leading contract logistics, warehousing, or distribution

Demonstrated success in developing and executing multi-year strategies

Strong knowledge of logistics technologies, automation, and digital transformation

Expertise in KPI management and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.) for operational visibility and decision-making

Proven ability to design and implement competitive solutions and pricing strategies

Strong knowledge of continuous improvement, safety, inventory management, and quality/ISO standards

Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Company

Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.

Founded in 1969

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

5001-10000 employees