Data Center Inventory Control Specialist- Lead

Data Center Inventory Control Specialist- LeadData Center Inventory Control Specialist- Lead

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Principal Talent Advisor at Oracle OCI | Ex- Meta |Hiring Leaders for OCI and Building Data Center teams for APAC region

Join the Data Center Inventory Control Management (DCICM) team and play a lead role in driving inventory accuracy and material readiness across high-scale data center environments. As a senior inventory specialist, you'll own key logistics operations during both build and sustainment phases, ensuring optimal material flow and compliance with global standards. You'll lead audits and cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, oversee 3PL performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove blockers. This role also includes mentoring junior team members and continuously improving processes to support mission-critical operations. Strong ERP skills, hands-on leadership, and a proactive mindset are essential.

Department Description:

Data Center Inventory Control Management (DCICM) is a key pillar within the Data Center Operations organization. The team ensures end-to-end inventory accuracy, material accountability, and logistical readiness across both live environments and data center build projects. DCICM safeguards inventory practices from initial receipt through full operational handoff and sustainment.

Responsibility Description: The Inventory Control Specialist (IC4 – Lead) is a senior role responsible for managing and optimizing inventory operations within the data center environment. 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.

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.
• Project & Stakeholder Management:Collaborate across supply chain, procurement, construction management, and engineering teams to ensure inventory strategy supports evolving project needs. Escalate critical material risks and drive cross-functional resolution.
• 3PL and Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party logistics providers (3PL), overseeing compliance with SLAs, process adherence, and real-time problem resolution. Ensure the 3PL's activities align with project timelines, quality standards, and audit requirements.
• Build Phase Logistics & Material Flow:Coordinate closely with build teams and 3PL partners to ensure materials arrive on time, are accurately received, and flow continuously to meet aggressive project schedules. Identify and resolve blockers to minimize build delays.
• 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.
• Analytics & Reporting:Generate actionable insights from inventory data using advanced reporting and analytics. Monitor key KPIs such as inventory accuracy, material velocity, and shrinkage, and provide leadership with strategic recommendations.

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.)
• 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
• Certification in inventory or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, or CSCP) is preferred, but not required.

Why Join Us?

As an Inventory Control Specialist (IC4 – Lead), you will play a pivotal role in supporting critical data center operations while driving process excellence and innovation. We offer a challenging, collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on mission-critical operations.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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