Inventory Operations Specialist (Data Center Operations)

Quick Facts

• Focus: inventory control, order fulfillment, and logistics for data center infrastructure

• Scope: multiple inventory categories (IT hardware assets, AutoCrib consumables, and Facilities inventory)

Description

Work under general supervision to develop inventory operations processes and strategies that ensure transactional accuracy, process adherence, and inventory visibility. You will coordinate daily fulfillment, staging, and audit activities, collaborating with engineering and facilities partners to support zero operational downtime.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop daily inventory operations strategies, including cycle count schedules, warehouse/stockroom layouts, and receipt/intake of new site inventory

• Ensure accurate visibility of inventory across consumables, IT equipment, and Facilities inventory; oversee automated inventory dispensing systems (AutoCrib)

• Monitor and validate part locations, bin labeling, and physical-to-system item movements remain synchronized

• Coordinate cycle counts, physical asset audits, and reconciliations; investigate and escalate discrepancies; implement corrective actions

• Manage order fulfillment workflow—picking and staging hardware and materials for site deployments and scheduled maintenance

• Maintain organized staging queues to support on-time handoffs and SLA compliance

• Coordinate safe staging, transport, and handoff of materials using Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and company fleet vehicles as required

• Guide and train contractors, vendor partners, and junior logistics personnel on basic inventory workflows, staging tasks, safety standards, and compliance protocols

• Monitor vendor and contractor task execution against operational quality, security, and safety protocols

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized inventory storage and staging areas using Lean and 5S principles

• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of site-level SOPs; track team KPIs and advocate workflow improvements

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or General Studies with relevant coursework, or equivalent job-related experience

• Experience in warehousing, inventory control, supply chain, logistics, or equivalent

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds waist high

• Valid Driver's License

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping

• Clear verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow established procedures and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Opportunity to grow in inventory control, order fulfillment, and logistics while supporting large-scale data center operations.