Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Manager

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

In short

As a Microsoft Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Manager (DIAM), you will lead a team responsible for inbound/outbound logistics, inventory audits, and compliance. This role requires guiding employees in warranty processes and device destruction, modeling leadership, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve escalations. The position is fully on-site and requires a Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience in IT, logistics, or warehouse management.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Inventory & Asset Management technicians.
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth inbound and outbound logistics processes.
Assess resource and workflow patterns to meet timelines.
Support the planning, management, and communication of end-to-end project plans.
Ensure documentation, tracking, discussion, and resolution of issues with internal/external stakeholders and suppliers.
Coordinate and oversee relationships with third-party vendors for device destruction.
Comply with established methodologies for contracts and purchase orders.
Process price and procurement requests for server, network, and storage requirements.
Provide thought leadership on methodologies and monitor outcomes.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and model compliance for the team.
Conduct daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Seek opportunities to contribute to and automate existing workstream processes.
Embody company culture and values.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree with 5 to 7 years of experience in warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, inventory management, retail, warehouse management, logistics, or a related field.
OR equivalent experience.
Ability to work shifts, including non-standard business hours, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

Desired Qualifications

5+ years of experience in warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, IT, and/or logistics, operating heavy-load movement equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jacks, chassis lifts) for a large corporation.
OR equivalent experience.
1+ year(s) project management experience.
Certification in American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)/Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers (IAITAM), Inventory Control, OR equivalent.

Benefits

Training and growth opportunities
Career Rotation Programs
Diversity & Inclusion training and events
Professional certifications

Skills

Warehouse ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsInventory ManagementIT Asset ManagementProject ManagementForkliftPallet Jacks

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