Lead Warehouse and Logistics Specialist

The role

We are looking for a Lead Warehouse Logistics Specialist to oversee and coordinate all warehouse and logistics operations for data center hardware. This role ensures that inbound/outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, and equipment provisioning meet operational standards. This position implies full accountability for the logistics function, people management, cross-department coordination, and risk management, as well as developing long-term improvements to support business growth.

Your responsibilities will include: 

1. Warehouse & Shipment Management

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for shipping and material handling.
• Oversee packaging standards for equipment.
• Handle escalations with warehouse operations.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize warehouse workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process and tools improvement.

2. Inventory & Asset Control

• Lead cyclical and annual inventory checks across all warehouse and external storage locations.
• Guarantee data accuracy in the inventory system (ERP, WMS).
• Assets creation process supervision.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and implement preventive measures.

3. Team Management

• Lead and mentor a logistics team.
• Distribute tasks, monitor performance, and conduct onboarding process.
• Act as escalation point for operational and staffing issues.
• Resource mangement (internal + outsource)

4. Stakeholder Communication

• Act as primary logistics contact for data center engineers, project managers, and procurement teams.
• Manage relationships with relevant partners.

5. Risk Management

• Assess and mitigate risks related to logistics operations, including equipment damage, delays and theft.
• Establish safety protocols in handling heavy, fragile equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis of logistics incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with data center operations and security teams to align risk management practices.

We expect you to have:

• 5+ years in warehouse/logistics operations, preferably in IT hardware or data centers.
• Proven leadership experience (managing people and processes).
• Strong knowledge of shipping standards and inventory systems.
• Analytical mindset with ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in spoken English and Finnish.