Data Center Logistics Specialist, InfraOps

Data Services Saudi Arabia Limited - H12; Al-Kharj; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cloud platform as a Logistics Specialist, ensuring the availability and reliability of logistics operations. Collaborate with a diverse team to manage inventory and optimize supply chain processes, contributing to the world's largest cloud infrastructure. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in logistics or related fields and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics including shipping, receiving, inventory, forecasting, and warehousing.
• Proficiency in Tableau and SQL is preferred.
• Knowledge of IT industry logistics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review data center inventory and manage inbound shipments.
• Create plans with the Logistics Manager to optimize parts flow.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Hardware Engineering for parts purchasing.

Skills

Logistics Management

Communication

Inventory Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, engineering, supply chain

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers, including servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment, ensuring continual access to our customers. We tackle challenging problems involving complex supply chains and seek talented individuals to join us.

You will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. Your role involves collaborating across AWS to uphold safety and security standards while providing extensive capacity at minimal cost. We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes innovative ideas and empowers you to see them through.

We are seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. The role involves reviewing data center inventory, managing inbound shipments, and ensuring stock levels support build and repair activities.

If you are interested in maintaining the availability and reliability of our logistics operations to meet or exceed data center service levels, we would like to meet you. Your work will contribute to operating the world’s largest cloud infrastructure.

Key job responsibilities

• Understand all aspects of production, adhere to safety standards, maintain high quality, and work with powered equipment such as forklifts or cherry pickers.
• Create plans with the Logistics Manager to optimize parts flow, tracking inventory location, movement, age, and turnover.
• Collaborate with Data Center Operations Technicians and Engineers to fulfill parts accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Hardware Engineering to purchase parts, process RMAs, and receive replacements.
• Maintain regular communication with vendors to resolve issues and convey business requirements, demonstrating high-level communication skills.
• Support a 24/7 operational environment.

A day in the life

• Work onsite at a designated location.
• Assist with daily scheduling of deliveries and pickups.
• Follow safety and security protocols.
• Help load and unload shipments.
• Work around moving mechanical parts.
• Stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
• Perform manual handling and lifting within regulated weight limits.
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, reach, and maintain balance while positioning equipment.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates with unconventional career paths or alternative experiences.

Why AWS?

AWS is the world’s leading cloud platform, trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. We continuously innovate to meet customer needs.

Inclusive Team Culture

Our culture emphasizes learning and curiosity. Employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion, and events like CORE and AmazeCon promote diversity. We aim to be Earth’s Best Employer, providing resources for professional growth.

Work / Life Balance

We promote flexibility and work-life harmony, believing that support at work and home leads to success in the cloud.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, engineering, supply chain, or related fields.
• Experience in logistics, including shipping, receiving, inventory, forecasting, and warehousing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Tableau and SQL.
• Knowledge of IT industry logistics is advantageous.
• Experience using metrics for analysis.