Lead Data Center Inventory Control Specialist, JoinOCI

Inventory Control Specialist (IC4 Lead)

Lead and coordinate physical inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, providing root-cause analysis and recommendations for improvement. Develop and implement inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and align with data center operational needs. Drive the creation and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory handling, storage, and tracking, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Collaborate across supply chain, procurement, construction management, and engineering teams to ensure inventory strategy supports evolving project needs. Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party logistics providers (3PL), overseeing compliance with SLAs, process adherence, and real-time problem resolution. Coordinate closely with build teams and 3PL partners to ensure materials arrive on time, are accurately received, and flow continuously to meet aggressive project schedules. Mentor and guide junior inventory specialists, providing training, support, and regular feedback. Manage and utilize inventory systems to track stock levels, streamline processes, and ensure data accuracy. Generate actionable insights from inventory data using advanced reporting and analytics. Monitor key KPIs such as inventory accuracy, material velocity, and shrinkage, and provide leadership with strategic recommendations.

Must have skills / qualifications include 8+ years of experience supporting inventory control, logistics, or warehouse management, familiarity with IT hardware and components commonly used in data center environments, proficiency in inventory management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms, advanced Excel skills and familiarity with barcoding and labeling systems, experience managing third-party logistics providers or vendors, and the ability to perform material handling tasks. Preferred skills / qualifications include self-motivation, flexibility, analytical skills, ability to prioritize workload, good proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience with logistics, shipping, process and procedures in an international setting, experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, and project management skills.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Certification in inventory or supply chain management is preferred, but not required.

As an Inventory Control Specialist (IC4 Lead), you will play a pivotal role in supporting critical data center operations while driving process excellence and innovation. We offer a challenging, collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on mission-critical operations.

Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short term disability and long term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, pre-tax commuter and parking benefits, 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial planning and group legal, and 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. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law.