Data Center Inventory Control Lead

Apple Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure the accountability and security of data center inventory.

You will lead a small team, oversee cycle counts, and drive process improvements for consumables used across Apple’s global data center network. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to Lean/5S principles, and contributing to forecasting and purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Prior inventory management or supply chain experience.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or similar and manual inventory processes.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily guidance and leadership to a small team of inventory control technicians using Lean and 5S principles.
• Provide input to forecasting, budgeting, and purchasing processes for data center consumables
• Collaborate with local cross functional onsite teams and with peers in remote locations to improve and standardize processes.
• Conduct physical inventories and leads cycle counts, analyzing and correcting any discrepancies.
• Develop, document, and improve operational policies and procedures
• Develop, refine, and report key performance indicators to measure operational performance and process compliance. Use key performance indicators to further refine operational policies and procedures

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain experience

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apple Inc. in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to ensure the accountability and security of data center inventory.

You will lead a small team, oversee cycle counts, and drive process improvements for consumables used across Apple’s global data center network. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to Lean/5S principles, and contributing to forecasting and purchasing processes.