Inventory Operations Specialist, Data Center

Inventory Operations Specialist, Data Center

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something you'll add something. Apple's Data Center Operations team supports the infrastructure that powers Apple services at scale. As an Inventory Control Specialist, you'll help ensure material accuracy and accountability across our logistics and inventory systems. You will support daily inventory activities, assist with documentation, and help train support-level staffall while maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily inventory operations including goods receipts, put-away, inventory transfers, and system transactions
• Monitor and validate part locations, bin labeling, and item movement to ensure alignment between physical and system inventory
• Assist in the coordination and execution of routine cycle counts; investigate and escalate inventory discrepancies as needed
• Contribute to documentation and review of inventory processes and standard work procedures
• Maintain clean, organized inventory storage areas using Lean and 5S principles
• Train and support contractors and junior logistics personnel on basic inventory workflows, safety, and compliance standards
• Assist with inventory audits and collaborate with peers to ensure system integrity and data accuracy
• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of site-level SOPs and Work Instructions for inventory control processes
• Support KPI tracking efforts and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying small-scale process enhancements
• Handle Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) materials in accordance with operator requirements, including accurate receiving, processing, and accountability of FTZ inventory transactions
• Call out issues affecting inventory accuracy, data integrity, or safety to site leadership promptly

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.