Senior Manager, Data Center Logistics & Inventory
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We are looking for a hands-on, operations-minded Global Logistics Data Center Operations Lead to standardize, coordinate, and continuously improve data center logistics execution across your region. In this role, you will own all in-data-center logistics functions in your region, including: ICS / Logistics Technicians and their managers (regional and site level). Storeroom operations (receiving, tagging, binning, cycle counts, replenishment). Data hall support logistics (kitting, pre-stage, JIT deliveries, crate handling, returns). Spares and RMA flows in partnership with warehouses, FSLs, and 3PLs. You will work in tight partnership with: The Global Logistics Warehouse & FSL Operations Lead , who owns the upstream warehouse/FSL network, WMS, and lease portfolio. Data Center Operations , who own construction and run operations in the halls. Security, Trade Compliance, IT/Systems, Finance, Procurement, and Real Estate/Legal to ensure DC logistics is safe, compliant, and scalable. This is a senior operations lead role with people leadership responsibilities at the regional level and strong cross-functional influence.
Responsibilities
- CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting-edge services powering the next wave of AI.
- Our technology supports enterprises and leading AI labs with resilient, efficient, and high-performance solutions for accelerated computing.
- With a rapidly expanding global data center footprint, CoreWeave is consistently recognized for innovation and industry leadership.
- As the Global Logistics Data Center Operations Lead, North America , you will:
- Lead end-to-end data center logistics operations for your region, spanning ramp and sustaining sites: dock-to-cage, storerooms, in-hall material flows, spares, and RMAs.
- Coordinate and develop Inventory Control Specialists (ICS) / Logistics Technicians, Regional Managers, and all DC logistics IC team members within your region.
- Translate build and M&O plans into DC logistics capacity, coverage, and staffing (by site and by mode: ramp vs sustain).
- Own DC storeroom performance : inventory accuracy, pick accuracy, dock-to-stock, order-to-"ready for install", chain-of-custody, and audit readiness.
- Standardize and enforce SOPs, playbooks, and visual management for data center logistics across your region, aligned to global GLO standards.
- Partner closely with the Global Logistics Warehouse & FSL Operations Lead to ensure frictionless handoffs from warehouses/FSLs into DC logistics (crate handling, documentation, timing, and proof of delivery).
- Drive 3PL/4PL and white-glove performance at the DC interface (dock-to-cage, JIT deliveries, crate handling, returns) for your region.
- Lead regional cadence reviews with DC Ops, GLO, Security, and other stakeholders; publish KPI packs; own RCA/CAPA to closure for DC logistics issues.
- Act as the primary DC logistics point of contact for your region with Data Center Operations leadership, aligning site-level needs with global logistics capabilities.
- Mentor and grow frontline and regional DC logistics leaders and ICs , building a strong bench for future expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years in data center logistics, warehouse/DC operations, or high-value hardware logistics , with at least 3-5 years leading multi-site teams .
- Proven experience managing or leading ICS / logistics technicians / storeroom or DC logistics teams across multiple sites or a region.
- Strong background in inventory control and serialized asset management (cycle counts, reconciliations, variance analysis, SOX/audit readiness).
- Experience orchestrating ramp (build) and sustaining logistics modes at data centers or similarly complex environments.
- Comfortable working with and improving WMS, ERP, and asset/CMDB tools ; strong spreadsheet/BI skills.
- Demonstrated ability to standardize SOPs and playbooks , stand up new sites, and drive behavioral adoption across teams.
- Excellent cross-functional communicator , able to work with DC operations, engineering, security, finance, procurement, and vendors.
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally (e.g., 25-40% depending on footprint and phase).
- Preferred:
- Experience in AI, cloud infrastructure, or hyperscaler data center environments .
- Experience partnering wit
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Additional Information
CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com .
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