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Director of Supply Chain 
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POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION

The Director of Supply Chain (DSC) is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day execution of the data center construction supply chain supporting business objectives. The DSC plans, implements, and manages all supply chain logistical activities and procedures including, but not limited to, production planning, purchasing and procurement, logistics, quality, inventory control, rate setting, vendor selection, and distribution. The DSC will evaluate the organization's supply chain performance against projected costs and timelines and be responsible for coordinating supply chain activities across RagingWire stakeholders.

ESENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own all Supply Chain functions, to include, but not be limited to: demand planning, sourcing, procurement, vendor selection, logistics, forecasting, negotiating, and inventory management.
  • Forecasts issues in advance in order to prevent potential impacts, both internally and externally to drive business decisions.
  • Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to Supply Chain and measure actual performance against these KPIs. Manages supplier base; evaluates performance of suppliers on various key performance indicators.
  • Build an analytics-based approach to support executive briefings and decision making along with managing complex data and dashboard outputs.
  • Qualify and lead selection of suppliers to deliver equipment and services to the RDC construction portfolio; ensure periodic business reviews are conducted with vendors to evaluate and iteratively improve supply chain performance.
  • Addresses issues (e.g. change orders, late deliveries, disputes, invoice accuracy, etc) with suppliers; investigates, responds and brings closure to suppliers, Buyer's Agent, or other internal RagingWire stakeholders.
  • Works closely with Critical Facilities Engineering and Operations groups to communicate extending lead times and obsolescence of components within supply chain activities.
  • Renegotiate, extend options, renew, and discontinue supplier framework agreements as required and issue equipment orders under those framework agreements.
  • Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and capture industry best practice.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Must demonstrate a working knowledge in best practice procurement processes, negotiating purchase order terms, conditions, and pricing, cost reductions, supplier qualification processes, vendor selection and account development, logistics, and sourcing.
  • Must have overall expertise in Data Center construction.
  • Superior communication and analytical skills to prepare product demand forecasts and inventory management to best meet company strategic plan and roadmaps.
  • Proven facilitation skills between supplier and Buyer's Agent.
  • Proven history of year-over-year (YOY) cost and/or time to market (TTM) reductions through continual improvement or innovation.
  • Able to work in a team environment. Even-tempered and able to work through conflict with others.
  • Manages stress and/or fast-pace effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to be highly confidential.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field; Master Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of seven years of procurement and supply chain management required, preferably in a management role; five years in mission critical/data center preferred.
  • Experience working with electrical and/or mechanical integrators (modules, skids, etc) required.
  • Six Sigma training preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Familiarity with construction sites and factory hazards and ability to navigate project sites safely and in control.
  • Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting.
  • Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
  • Close visual work on a computer terminal.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
  • Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

WORK CONDITION

  • 60%: Standard office; Data Center environment with varying temperatures and loud noises; extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.
  • 20%: Construction jobsite at various levels of development.
  • 20%: Factory floor, Vendor facilities
  • Must be comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Must be available by phone during assigned work schedule and after hours for emergency situations.
  • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays and on-call support.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Periodic (est 40%) national travel to RDC jobsites, vendor facilities, and industry events
  • Must work on-site; no telecommuting permitted.
  • Must wear close-toed shoes with a solid leather or composite sole or steel toed boots as needed in construction environment.
  • Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
 
Position Requirements  
Shift Days  
Exempt/Non-Exempt  
Position Director of Supply Chain  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s)  
Location NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc., Sacramento  
About the Organization Global Data Centers is a division of NTT Ltd. and incorporates DPA, e-shelter, Gyron, Netmagic, NTT Indonesia Nexcenter, RagingWire and other NTT Communications group Data Center divisions. Our combined global platform is one of the largest in the world, with over 140 data centers spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa and APAC. As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier-one global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our highly reliable, scalable, and customizable data centers.







NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.











All applicants for employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing, a criminal background check and education/employment verification. Additionally, some positions require a review of driving records, credit checks, and/or successful completion of the federal governments 'Public Trust' background screening.











 
EOE Statement NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information and characteristics, marital status and registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.  

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