Data Center Inventory Control Specialist

As a key leader in inventory control, this position oversees inventory accuracy, ensures compliance with organizational standards, and drives Global process improvements to support mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise, collaborating across teams to maintain seamless inventory flow while mentoring and guiding junior staff.

Career Level - IC4

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inventory Oversight : Lead and coordinate physical inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, providing root-cause analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and align with data center operational needs.
• Process Development : Drive the creation and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory handling, storage, and tracking, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to ensure alignment between inventory levels, project requirements, and operational goals. Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders and escalate critical issues as needed.
• 3PL and Vendor Management : Oversee relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and high standards of performance. Facilitate communication between internal teams and external vendors.
• Team Leadership : Mentor and guide junior inventory specialists, providing training, support, and regular feedback. Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Technology Optimization : Manage and utilize inventory systems to track stock levels, streamline processes, and ensure data accuracy. Support bulk uploads, integrations, and reporting initiatives.
• Reporting and Analysis : Generate and analyze inventory reports, providing insights and recommendations to leadership. Monitor and communicate key metrics such as turnover rates, shrinkage, and inventory accuracy.

Must Have Skills/Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience Supporting Inventory Control, Logistics, or Warehouse Management
• Familiarity with IT hardware and components commonly used in data center environments.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with barcoding and labeling systems are required.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers or vendors.
• Physically able to perform material handling tasks (moving, storing, lifting etc.)
• Leadership Competencies
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with strategic mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and leaderships.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Self-motivator, able to identify and develop opportunities through to completion
• Flexible Team player, receptive to change with a “can do” attitude
• Analytical with an inquisitive nature
  
• Ability to prioritize workload across wide ranging activities
• Good proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Demonstrated experience of logistics, shipping, process and procedures in an international setting
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies such as 5S

Degree/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Certification in inventory or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, or CSCP) is preferred, but not required.