Responsibilities:

• Business Processes
  • Reports to the Director of DC Infrastructure Quality and Commissioning.
  • Contribute to the development of models for evaluating logistics operations/service quality/materials management and develops processes or contingency plans for managing risk.
  • Demonstrate ability to influence systems, tooling and process to return measured improvements.
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of workstream processes.
  • Leverage supply chain knowledge and models to identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Document the setup and processes to configure the commissioning equipment used.
  • Publish setup and training material for commissioning agents on how to properly configure and operate the test equipment.
  • Establish metrics for test equipment utilization and test readiness
  • Work with procurement team and local business teams to create new purchase orders for test equipment.
  • Travel required up to 40% of the role
• Communications
  • Serve as a contact person supporting supplier relationship(s) within their assigned region or industry with minimal guidance.
  • Contribute to accurate internal budgets that are aligned with business and supply chain priorities.
  • Report on project updates related to new equipment and program level changes.
  • Send notifications to the team related to setup and configuration changes.
  • Track all equipment and maintenance budgets and review with leadership.
  • Provide annual forecast for expected equipment and maintenance spend.
  • Leverage data to project equipment demand and justify new equipment needs.
  • Participate in weekly calls providing updates on test equipment readiness.
• Accountability
  • Contribute to development of negotiation strategies and objectives.
  • Review reports of supplier health and evaluates compliance with Oracle business requirements.
  • Use tools and processes to manage logistics operations, enhance materials management, drive improvements to avoid additional labor needs and working efficiency, and gain a deeper understanding of such tools and processes.
  • Ensure that Cx test equipment required for functional performance test (FPT) and Integrated System Test (IST) are configured and ready for use as per the construction schedule.
• Vendor Management and contract compliance
  • Manage aspects of logistics operations.
  • Partner with third-party vendors to support the operations of a distribution or fulfillment center and is responsible for maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) with minimal guidance.
  • Actively engages in supplier management processes, such as selection, qualification, performance evaluation, and risk assessment.
  • Use appropriate and increasingly complex data sources and converts data as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of data center quality and commissioning requirements with regards to the required commissioning equipment.
2. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.
3. Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing and implementing long-term strategies and establishing program-level requirements for commissioning equipment.
4. Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs.
5. Vendor Management: Extensive experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
6. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
8. Strong leadership and team management skills.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.