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Inventory Control Specialist, Data Center

Waukee, Iowa, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 14, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200603397

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The Data Center logistics team is responsible for supporting Apples Enterprise of Apple owned and operated Data Centers and Co-Locations globally through shipping, receiving, inventory and reverse logistics.

We are searching for a highly motivated and passionate Inventory Control Specialist to join our team.

Description

As the Inventory Control Specialist you will ensure accountability and security of inventory through transaction documentation, process, procedure verification, and system review.
Responsibilities
Provides daily guidance and leadership to a small team of inventory control technicians using Lean and 5S principles.
Provide input to forecasting, budgeting, and purchasing processes for data center consumables
Collaborate with local cross functional onsite teams and with peers in remote locations to improve and standardize processes.
Conduct physical inventories and leads cycle counts, analyzing and correcting any discrepancies.
Develop, document, and improve operational policies and procedures
Develop, refine, and report key performance indicators to measure operational performance and process compliance. Use key performance indicators to further refine operational policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior inventory management and or supply chain experience

• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or similar and manual inventory processes

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multifunctional teams and providing peer leadership

• Highly motivated self-starter that is able to work independently, meet assigned deadlines and handle various tasks at one time in an ambiguous and dynamic environment

• Experience in process improvement and standardization

• Ability to communicate and implement in a fast paced environment

• Computer skills with basic understanding of Microsoft Suite or Apple equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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