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Equinix · 5 days ago

Data Center Logistics Lead

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, dedicated to connecting innovations that enrich our work, life, and planet. The Data Center Logistics Lead is a highly skilled specialist responsible for managing stock distribution, overseeing safety protocols, and ensuring timely deliveries while leading the logistics coordination team.

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Qualification

Hazardous materials certificationInventory ManagementWarehouse Management System (WMS)Logistics coordinationProblem solvingTeam leadership

Required

Typically requires a high school diploma and 6+ years of equivalent work experience

Preferred

Regional hazardous materials certification preferred

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
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.

Company

Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.

H1B Sponsorship

Equinix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (113)
2024 (157)
2023 (117)
2022 (121)
2021 (179)
2020 (122)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.27B
Key Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $499.92M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $374.96M

Leadership Team

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Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
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Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
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