Mfg & Distribution Snr Manager

Data Center Inventory Senior Manager

Data Center Inventory Control Management (DCICM) is a key pillar within the Data Center Operations organization. The team ensures end-to-end inventory accuracy, material accountability, and logistical readiness across both live environments and data center build projects. DCICM safeguards inventory practices from initial receipt through full operational handoff and sustainment.

We are seeking a strategic and influential Senior Manager to lead inventory operations across a defined section of the Americas region during both the build and post-build sustainment phases of data center infrastructure. This role provides leadership oversight across multiple builds and live sites within the assigned geography, ensuring DCICM standards, policies, and best practices are implemented consistently and sustained beyond construction. The Senior Manager will guide managers and senior specialists, oversee third-party logistics performance within their region, and serve as the escalation point for high-impact inventory and logistics challenges. Reporting into the Global DCICM leader, this role ensures sub-regional execution is aligned to global strategy, while also tailoring solutions to local operational realities.

Specific duties and responsibilities include :

Multi-Site Build & Post-Build Leadership : Oversee inventory control operations across multiple builds and live data center sites within the assigned Americas sub-region. Ensure DCICM standards and controls are implemented consistently and sustained through operational handoff.

People Leadership & Development : Lead and develop managers, senior specialists, and IC staff within the sub-region. Drive performance management, enable career growth, and foster a high-performance culture.

Escalation & Risk Management : Act as the senior escalation point for systemic or high-impact issues affecting inventory accuracy, material flow, or third-party logistics execution within the sub-region. Anticipate risks, establish mitigation plans, and drive resolution.

Regional Third-Party Logistics Oversight : Govern third-party logistics providers supporting inbound receiving, warehousing, and outbound deliveries across the sub-region. Define and manage SLAs, monitor KPIs, and ensure consistent service levels.

Audit, Compliance & Governance : Ensure adherence to corporate audit requirements, internal controls, and compliance standards across all sub-regional sites. Lead root cause investigations and enforce corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Integration : Collaborate with sourcing, logistics, construction, finance, and operations leadership in the sub-region to align material readiness with program schedules and operational needs.

End-to-End Material Flow Oversight : Direct and refine material flow strategies across the sub-region to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and resiliency against disruption.

ERP System Integrity & Analytics : Maintain ERP accuracy and drive sub-regional KPI reporting on inventory accuracy, throughput, shrinkage, and vendor performance. Leverage data for decision-making and process improvements.

Standardization & Process Governance : Enforce global SOPs and ensure consistent execution across all sites in the sub-region. Partner with peers in other regions to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Alignment with Global DCICM : Ensure sub-regional practices are in sync with global DCICM strategy, while providing feedback and local insight to inform global policy and process evolution.

Must have skills / qualifications include :

12+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or logistics, including 5+ years in leadership roles with multi-site accountability.

Experience leading inventory operations in infrastructure build projects and through transition into steady-state.

Strong ERP expertise (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) with proven ability to manage system integrity and reporting.

Track record of managing third-party logistics providers at a strategic, performance-driven level.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred skills / qualifications include :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).

Professional certifications (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Six Sigma).

Experience leading operations across multiple sites within a defined geography in the Americas.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong data visualization and executive reporting skills.

Compensation : TBD

Visa Status Allowed : Not Allowed

Degree / Certifications : Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. Professional certification in inventory or supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) strongly preferred.

Why Join Us? As a Senior Manager in DCICM, you will lead a defined section of the Americas region, ensuring robust material management during both high-tempo data center builds and long-term operational sustainment. You will guide teams, govern vendor performance, and establish resilient processes that align with global DCICM standards while addressing local operational challenges. This is your opportunity to deliver strategic impact in a critical region, influence global practices, and build organizational strength for the long term.

Disclaimer : Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

US : Hiring Range in USD from : $91,000 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following : 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee / Spouse / Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off : Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave : 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - M3

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