Logistics & Expediting Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Logistics & Expediting Manager owns inbound logistics freight and delivery scheduling for major equipment on Hut 8s data center builds - and expedites the critical-path items that decide whether we energize on time. Transformers switchgear generators and chillers are the longest levers in the schedule; this role makes sure they show up when the site needs them intact with no surprises.

Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following:

Logistics Planning & Heavy Haul

Own the inbound logistics plan for major equipment: transformers MV/LV switchgear generators chillers CDUs and UPS systems. Plan heavy-haul routing and permits escort and police coordination bridge/road studies where needed rigging and offload interfaces and site delivery windows aligned to crane and laydown availability.

Vendor Expediting

Run structured expediting on critical-path POs: factory production milestone tracking in-person or third-party factory visits FAT scheduling coordination and ship-date protection. Provide early warning the moment a vendor date is at risk - with a recovery option not just the bad news.

Freight & Carrier Management

Select and manage freight forwarders carriers and heavy-haul specialists. Manage freight terms insurance requirements and OS&D claims; handle customs brokerage and import compliance for international equipment where applicable.

Delivery Scheduling & Site Coordination

Maintain the rolling delivery lookahead with the Materials Manager superintendents and planner/scheduler. Sequence deliveries against installation need dates and site constraints and referee conflicts when multiple critical loads compete for the same window.

Issue Resolution

Resolve shipping damage shortage mis-delivery and storage-in-transit issues fast with clean documentation supporting claims and vendor accountability.

Reporting & Process

Report logistics status risks and expediting actions into the weekly project rhythm. Build Hut 8s logistics playbook: preferred carriers routing lessons and delivery requirements baked into future POs.

ABOUT YOU

What were looking for:

- 5 years in project logistics traffic or expediting for major capital projects - data center power generation oil & gas or heavy industrial.

- Hands-on heavy-haul experience: permits routing studies escorts and rigging interfaces for loads in the 100k-500k lb class.

- Vendor expediting depth: factory milestone tracking FAT logistics and holding OEMs accountable to ship dates.

- Freight commercial fluency: Incoterms carrier contracts cargo insurance and claims.

- Customs/import experience for international equipment a plus.

- Strong scheduling instincts and comfort working directly against a P6-driven need-date list.

- Calm solution-first operator when a load is stuck damaged or late.

- Proficiency with logistics tracking tools and Excel; ERP exposure a plus.

- Travel to factories ports and project sites as needed (typically 25-40%).

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

T his role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami Florida.

Required Experience:

Manager