Google Cloud Logistics Area Manager

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

In this role, you will be the leader of how Google optimizes daily logistics processes while incorporating current industry standards and best practices. You will be responsible for driving continuous process improvement recommendations, managing the implementation of changes within operations, standardizing user documentation, creating processes that motivate action, and interacting with all partner teams.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $164000 - $239000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Own the End-to-End daily logistics operations management, including material and information flow. Role is also responsible for managing third-party logistics (3PL) vendor operating warehouse and data centers in assigned locations.
• Manage and monitor metrics for key performance indicators (KPIs), vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Forward/Reverse Logistics Strategy that aligns with the organization's long-term goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, MTTR reduction, and capacity optimization through innovative logistics solutions.
• Engage with Google stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities and joint opportunities to scale the business efficiently, delivering on joint performance targets.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience developing operational process solutions, and working with cross-functional teams to drive these changes.
  
• 10 years of experience analyzing data and generating business insights.
  
• 10 years of experience in a customer or client-facing role supporting supply chain logistics.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree.
  
• 10 years of experience building relationships with stakeholders or clients.
  
• 10 years of experience in problem solving, third-party vendor relationships, user documentation, and user training.
  
• 10 years of experience in managing vendor and outsourced providers.
  
• 10 years of experience in logistics and supply chain environments managing vendors (e.g., suppliers, manufacturers) or Third-Party Logistics groups.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; Moncks Corner, SC 29461, USA.