Data Center Inventory Control Specialist

Description

Department Description:

Inventory Management and Logistic Services is part of the Data Center Operations group. The team is accountable for the inventory control asset management and logistic operations for Oracle Data Centers.

Responsibilities

Responsibility Description:The Inventory Control Specialist will play a key role in managing and optimizing the offsite decommissioning of server racks by partnering with a 3PL provider. This includes overseeing secure transportation storage and data-bearing device destruction at a regional warehouse facility. The role ensures that all decommissioned racks are tracked processed and reconciled in alignment with inventory accuracy security and compliance standards.

In addition to decommissioning the specialist will also be responsible for broader inventory control functions including cycle counts audits reporting and process improvement across global operations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing vendor relationships driving operational efficiencies and maintaining compliance with security protocols.

Location:La Vernge Tennessee

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Rack Decommissioning Management: Oversee the physical removal tracking and offsite transport of demmissioned racks to secure facilites. Ensure accurate documentation and reconciliation of inventory
• 3PL Partnership & Vendor Oversight: Act as the primary liaison with third-party logistics (3PL) providers ensuring service-level agreement (SLA) compliance and high performance in rack decommissioning activities.
• Secure Inventory Transfer & Data Destruction: Ensure secure handling storage and destruction of data-bearing devices in accordance with Oracles security standards. Verify proper chain of custody during transportation and warehouse storage.
• Process Optimization & Compliance: Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency in rack decommissioning and excess asset management while maintaining compliance with regulatory and security requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with data center operations logistics procurement and security teams to align inventory decommissioning with broader operational goals. Escalate issues as needed.
• Technology & Reporting: Utilize inventory management systems to track decommissioned racks manage bulk uploads and generate detailed inventory reports for leadership.
• Storage & Space Optimization:Ensure efficient warehouse utilization by working with the 3PL to optimize space for incoming decommissioned racks and prevent backlogs.

Must Have Skills/Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in inventory control logistics or warehouse management preferably in a data center environment.
• Ability to ensure compliance with security protocols and chain of custody requirements for decommissioned assets.
• Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of inventory tracking systems such as SAP Oracle or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with IT hardware and data-bearing devices particularly in server rack decommissioning.
• Experience with rack decommissioning processes including secure transport inventory tracking and asset disposition.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Physically able to move store and organize hardware as required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Prior experience leading rack decommissioning or data center infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of secure asset handling destruction protocols and regulatory compliance.

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills for inventory reporting.

Degree/Certifications:

• Bachelors 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.

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Qualifications
Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $63000 to $126100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge skills experience market conditions and locations as well as reflect Oracles differing products industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical dental and vision insurance including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC3