Account Director, Data Center Logistics

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Arvato is seeking an Account Director, Data Center Logistics to lead and scale complex logistics operations supporting critical data center infrastructure globally. Reporting to the VP of Data Center Services, this role combines strategic leadership, operational execution, and customer-facing engagement across North America, EMEA, and APAC. This role requires 25–50% travel to customer sites, partner facilities, and operational locations globally. This hybrid leadership role requires a minimum of two days per week onsite in Louisville, Kentucky. Candidates located within driving distance or a short direct flight are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategic vision for data center logistics and 3PL services, aligning capabilities with business growth objectives across global regions; Lead large-scale programs supporting data center deployments, operations, and asset lifecycle management; Establish KPIs, SLAs, and governance frameworks that drive operational excellence and scalability; Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with enterprise customers and executive stakeholders across regions; Develop and present proposals, business cases, and service offerings that address complex, cross-border customer requirements; Lead executive business reviews and strategic planning sessions with global customers and partners; Oversee global relationships with manufacturers, transportation partners, and logistics providers, drive vendor performance and contract compliance; Lead strategic sourcing, inventory management, and supply chain planning for data center operations; Identify and mitigate operational and supply chain risks across multiple geographies and regulatory environments; Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams across logistics, operations, and customer-facing functions; Influence organizational decision-making through data-driven insights and executive-level communication

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership in logistics, supply chain, or operations; Significant experience managing complex 3PL operations and logistics providers; Proven ability to develop executive-level proposals and lead customer-facing organizations; Willingness to travel 25–50% across NA, EMEA, and APAC; Experience supporting data center infrastructure, cloud, or mission-critical technology environments preferred; Knowledge of data center equipment, asset lifecycle management, and associated logistics requirements is a plus; Prior experience scaling operations in high-growth environments across multiple regions preferred