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Transportation Planning Program Manager

Google

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full-time, Regular
Posted 1 week ago
Onsite

About the role

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company.

Responsibilities

  • Own the day-to-day logistics operations management of multiple data center locations.
  • Create, lead, and support cross-functional company initiatives/projects.
  • Manage third-party logistics partners with associates on their teams dedicated to our account.
  • Manage and monitor metrics for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), vendor performance scorecards, and development of business cases to support logistics process changes or improvements.
  • Drive alignment and prioritization of initiatives in a fast-paced environment with many interdependencies.
  • Manage quarterly budgets, invoice control, and capital improvement projects within your locations.
  • Manage relationships with multiple internal customers at data centers.
  • Recognize improvement opportunities to the cost or quality of services to be provided.
  • Be proactive in turning these thoughts into a documented business case, present the business case to your peers and management for approval, and provide ongoing project management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience managing warehousing and supply chain operations.
  • 5 years of experience working with, supervising, and managing third-party logistics relationships.
  • Experience with Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • Experience with multimodal transportation (e.g., air, road, ocean, rail).
  • Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Business Administration).
  • Experience leading logistics projects (e.g., system implementations, network optimisation, continuous improvement initiatives).
  • Experience managing international freight, including customs procedures and import/export regulations.
  • Experience using data and performance metrics to yield process improvements and cost savings.
  • Experience presenting operational performance and cost analysis to business stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of interpreting carrier rates, contracts, and tariffs.

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • Health insurance
  • Flight privileges
  • Stock options
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

About the Company

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Job Details

Salary Range

$122,200 - $135,800/yearly

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Employment Type

Full-time, Regular

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