Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management

In short

As a Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician at Microsoft, you will be responsible for performing cycle audits, managing incoming/outgoing deliveries, and coordinating security escorts. This role involves initiating warranty claims, processing returns for failed equipment, and documenting all transactions according to management instructions. This position offers the chance to develop working knowledge of inventory management principles, warranty process management, and data bearing device destruction within Microsoft's global Data Center operations. The role is fully on-site.

Responsibilities

Perform cycle audits and data corrections to ensure inventory controls are met.
Document inbound and outbound deliveries and associated records accurately.
Initiate warranty claims and process returns for failed hardware devices, including shipment and receipt of RMA devices.
Coordinate with suppliers and follow Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for RMA warranty processes.
Assist in reconciling and reporting inventory discrepancies.
Ensure detailed physical inventory tracking and staging.
Perform destruction of data bearing devices following Microsoft policies and SLAs, under supervision.
Comply with all security and data management policies.
Embody Microsoft's culture and values.

Requirements

Graduate or Diploma AND 6 months experience or an internship in inventory management, retail, warehouse management, or a related field, OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud background check.

Desired Qualifications

1+ years experience in warehouse/supply chain in an IT environment, IT, and/or logistics.
Experience operating heavy-load movement equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jacks, chassis lifts) for a large corporation.
Equivalent experience will be considered.

Benefits

Opportunity to build working knowledge of inventory management principles.
Gain experience in warranty process management and data bearing device destruction.
Advance your career in Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) division.
Access to training and opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

Inventory ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsData Center

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