Director, Cloud Operations

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!


We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.


Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.


Overview

The Director, Cloud Operations - North America supports AIT's cloud logistics strategy and ensures efficient, secure, and scalable transportation of cloud components and rack support for data center customers. This role focuses on operational execution, customer support, and continuous improvement across global supply chains involving fully populated server racks, servers, switches, GPUs, and related hardware.


Responsibilities

• Cloud Logistics Execution / Customer & Business Continuity Support:
  • Support the development and execution of cloud logistics plans aligned to business objectives.
  • Contribute to account planning, customer relationship management, and operational forecasting.
  • Assist in designing solutions that enhance performance, security, and cost effectiveness for transporting cloud components.
  • Business Continuity Support includes but not limited to assisting in maintaining disaster recovery and continuity plans for cloud component logistics
• Operational Oversight of Cloud Component Supply Chains:
  • Oversee day to day logistics operations for cloud hardware movement, including resource deployment to data centers, handling, and compliance.
  • Monitor performance metrics and ensure adherence to best practices for transporting racks, servers, switches, GPUs, and related equipment.
  
  Team Leadership:
  • Developing "bench strength" and next-level leaders
  • Coaching and development of direct-report staff relative to leadership of their individual groups
  • Conduct mid-year and annual reviews, consistent cadence of 1:1 discussions
• Cost & Efficiency Optimization:
  • Analyze operational patterns and identify opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining service quality and security.
• Protect the Global Supply Chain:
  • Understand thoroughly the Cloud Security Program (CSP) relative to all transportation services
  • Ensure 100% adherence to the CSP through spot audits and station visits
  • Partner with CT Services as needed to ensure proper handoff protocols are in place for 24/7 monitoring.
  • Use analytics to identify risks and recommend operational improvements.
• Vendor & Partner Coordination:
  • Maintain relationships with cloud customers and internal product leaders (air, ground, ocean, warehousing).
  • Participate in vendor meetings (MBR's/ QBR's, sourcing activity) across ground and WG/VAD service providers.
  • Support contract evaluation and specialized service needs for cloud component transport.
• SOP Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:
  • Maintain and update SOPs to reflect operational best practices and lessons learned.
  • Ensure new/ updated documents are reposited into the Cloud Operations SharePoint and/ or DC Services SharePoint sites.
• Environmental Responsibility:
  • Support initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, optimize routing, and use eco-friendly materials.
  • Partner with AIT Sustainability leadership to implement all opportunities to support

Qualifications

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing & Sales, Supply Chain, or related field (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)


Experience
• 15+ years years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or cloud related operations (required)
• 10+ years of experience supporting revenue growth and customer retention (required)
• 10+ years of experience in relationship management experience with technology sector customers and multi/national focus, fast pace, high volume environment (required)


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Action-bias: Turns planning and discussion into outcomes
• Strong understanding of RFQs, multimodal logistics, and compliance
• Strong planning, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent written and communication skills, and the ability to make concise decisions


What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.