Critical Inventory Control Specialist

Critical Inventory Control Specialist

Seeking motivated individuals for a Critical Inventory Control Specialist position in a high-volume, world-class data center. This position will support cradle to grave oversight of critical assets and supporting infrastructure throughout its life cycle in the facility.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with delivery personnel, security, and DCI teams to support related outcomes for assets and inventory.
• Responsible for oversight and coordination of receiving, unloading, loading and movement of shipments, inventory and critical assets/parts/supporting infrastructure at the facility.
• Ensures packing lists match shipping documents and airway bills, contacts shipper or appropriate personnel when there are discrepancies. Performs hand counts of items and validations as necessary.
• Coordinates / actions placement within the building utilizing operative machinery as needed (e.g. forklift, hand truck, dolly, etc). Ensures appropriate signage and labeling.
• Maintains, monitors, coordinates and actions the updating of logs and systems of record to ensure current information is readily available and reporting is provided as appropriate.
• Ensures the labeling / barcoding of assets and infrastructure inventory as applicable, as well as conducts related audits.
• Pulls, unboxes, tags and stages critical assets for installation activities.
• Oversight for critical assets and supporting infrastructure inventory, ensuring proper organization, signage, hygiene and safety aspects are maintained to standard.
• Coordinates activities throughout asset/inventory lifecycle in the facility, including but not limited to planning for arrival, receipt, tagging / labeling, storage, removal, RMA, secure destruction, and property removal.
• Monitors, tracks, and maintains appropriate logs/records for all critical assets / parts and supporting infrastructure inventory.
• Supports RMA process including tracking incoming / outgoing parts and associated vendor returns
• Supports secure destruction events including scheduling, coordination, tracking, event activities and post event communication.
• Evaluates processes to improve controls and procedures.
• Analyzes infrastructure supply levels to prevent shortfalls / supply chain impacts.
• Communicates with Customers and Partners to resolve discrepancies, clear roadblocks and support critical Enterprise objectives.
• Provides escorting support as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Skill Specifications:

• Proficiency w/ basic computer applications and industry-related software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills w/ all levels and positions, both oral and written
• Ability to provide solid customer service while exercising diplomacy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals in close cooperation
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and achieve goals
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, positive behavior

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Advanced education preferred.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices. Must have ability to operate a variety of hand tools, forklifts, etc. Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine, and read equipment displays, display boards, equipment signage, etc. Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work. Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing. Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.