Head of Global Operations Excellence – Data Center Logistics (m/f/x)

Head of Global Operations Excellence – Data Center Logistics (m/f/x)

Flexible Location | Global Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding enables global trade by moving time‑critical and high‑value goods reliably across the world. We help customers manage complexity in global supply chains through operational excellence, trusted execution, and scalable solutions.

As Head of Global Operations Excellence – Data Center Logistics, you will define how global Data Center Logistics is designed, executed, governed, and continuously scaled across regions.

Your mission is to ensure end‑to‑end operational excellence across the full value chain, combining deep industry know‑how with scalable global standards.

You will:

• Own and drive end‑to‑end operational responsibility across the Data Center Logistics value chain, including construction logistics, inbound‑to‑manufacturing, air & ocean freight, road transport, contract and service logistics, site delivery, and de‑/re‑commissioning.
• Design and deploy the global operating model for Data Center Logistics, ensuring consistent execution from origin to site and beyond.
• Translate hyperscale and enterprise data center requirements into operationally executable standards, SOPs, quality gates, and escalation frameworks.
• Build scalable control, visibility, and exception‑management capabilities for multi‑site, high‑volume deployment and expansion programs.
• Act as senior operational counterpart for strategic Data Center customers, partnering closely with Commercial and White Glove leadership.

Experience & Profile:

• Senior leadership experience in Data Center Logistics, mission‑critical logistics, or complex infrastructure supply chains.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on understanding of the full Data Center Logistics lifecycle, ideally with hyperscale’s or large data center operators.
• Proven ability to build and scale global operations across multiple transport modes, service lines, and regions.
• Deep expertise in risk management, safety culture, security, compliance, and service quality in high‑value environments.
• Exposure to control towers, end‑to‑end visibility platforms, or global operational transformation initiatives.

Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to shape a globally visible, strategically critical Data Center Logistics capability.
• Flexible location and modern, trust‑based working environment.
• Culture defined by openness, feedback, accountability, and results orientation.
• Close collaboration with senior Commercial and White Glove leadership on equal footing.
• International exposure and long‑term development within a market‑leading organization.
  

If you want to shape and continuously expand the future of global Data Center Logistics—building scalable teams, broadening operational scope, and setting new standards for enterprise‑level execution—we look forward to your application.

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