Datacenter Inventory and Asset Technicians

Microsoft; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician, where you will manage inventory, execute deliveries, and ensure operational excellence. This role offers a chance to develop skills in logistics and inventory management while contributing to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in inventory management or related fields.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle audits and manage physical inventory.
• Document packages and execute deliveries.
• Initiate warranty claims and process failed hardware.

Skills

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Datacenter Inventory and Asset Technicians

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As a Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician (DIAT), you will perform cycle audits, execute incoming/outgoing deliveries, coordinate security escorts for third-party vendors, and document inbound and outbound deliveries as instructed by management. You will initiate warranty claims and process returns on failed equipment. This opportunity will help you build knowledge of inventory management, warranty processes, data-bearing device destruction, and advance your career.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DIAT, you will play a key role in delivering core infrastructure for services like Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. CO+I emphasizes employee development through training, career rotation, diversity initiatives, and certifications.

Our infrastructure includes over 200 data centers in 32 countries, supporting services for over 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. We prioritize environmental sustainability and operational excellence to meet evolving business needs and maintain Microsoft’s status as a leading cloud provider.

Our mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, inclusion, and collaboration, ensuring a thriving environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Safety Practices: Follow security and data policies, escalate incidents, coordinate security escorts, and conduct Task Hazard Analysis (THA).

• Tactical Shift Management: Complete assigned tasks, escalate issues, and seek guidance when needed.

• Inbound and Outbound Logistics: Document packages, execute deliveries, and ensure proper customs documentation.

• Customer Service: Understand the impact of work, complete Inventory and Asset Management (IAM) tasks accurately, and communicate stakeholder impacts.

• Inventory Management: Perform cycle audits, reconcile discrepancies, and manage physical inventory and material movements.

• Warranty Process Management: Initiate warranty claims, process failed hardware, and adhere to SLAs.

• Data Bearing Device (DBD) Destruction: Follow policies to destroy DBDs, ensuring serial number accuracy.

• Procurement: Notify management of stock shortages and escalate issues.

• Operational Excellence: Follow procedures to ensure process consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Other: Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma and 6 months experience in inventory management, retail, warehouse, or related fields, or equivalent experience. Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred: 1+ year in warehouse/supply chain in IT or logistics, operating heavy equipment.

Additional requirements include passing Microsoft security background checks and compliance with security policies.

Pay ranges vary by location, with specific ranges for different regions. Applications are accepted until June 12, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for disabilities.