Job SummaryThe Lead Data Center Inventory Control Specialist owns the full lifecycle of hardware inventory at the data center site - procurement, receiving, stocking, tracking, budgeting, and returns. Operating as the site's sole on-site inventory specialist at a lead level, this role works closely with operations, logistics, and management teams to keep physical and virtual stock in sync, keep customer commitments on track, and keep the site's inventory processes running smoothly and securely.
Base pay range: $38.46 - $48.07 per hour (based on relevant experience).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Receive incoming stock
- Unload goods from delivery trucks and sign shipment notes in accordance with procedures
- Receive orders from the central warehouse
- Monitor delivery orders and the quantities recorded
- Monitor the quality of goods received
- Select goods according to the initial order
- Input receipts into the information system
- Highlight issues, if necessary
- Manage backorders
- Manage inventory
- Ensure that stock items are available as soon as possible to meet our customer service commitments
- Manage stock-outs following notification from the technicians (retrofits, temporary archiving of customer disks, and returns if necessary)
- Ensure consistency between the physical stock and the virtual stock
- Carry out inventory checks
- Complete procurement orders from the Supply Chain department based on recommendations from the information system
- Report on purchase triggers to be used, on abnormal product consumption, and on non-compliance with processes (transport, packing and packaging, etc.)
- Anticipate the end-of-life management of obsolete products and request the appropriate services to ensure service continuity (exchangeability of products)
- Anticipate maintenance requirements and have a proactive approach
- Follow and enforce the stock management procedures within the DC, train teams on best practice, and highlight any issues found
- Manage waste in line with recycling procedures
- Keep the warehouse in a good state of cleanliness
- Ensure compliance with the stock and site access security conditions (access prohibited to external individuals/company individuals without authorization from their manager, locking doors and lobbies, etc.)
- Manage shipments
- Prepare orders and packaging of products before shipment
- Record stock intake and removal on the IT system
- Ensure the return of recyclable components (following retrofitting)
- Dispatch customer orders via UPS (return customer disks)
- Load and unload vehicles
- Archive delivery notes, shipment notes, etc.
- Carry out additional tasks according to the needs of the department
- Upon request from management, perform occasional tasks according to the needs/urgency of the service
- Actively participate in current or future projects
- Procurement & Budget
- Manage the site inventory and stock budget, tracking spending against targets
- Submit and manage purchase orders based on recommendations and operational need
- Monitor and report procurement issues, abnormal component usage and consumption
- Coordinate with the Supply Chain department on order fulfillment and replenishment
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory and parts requests across operations, supply chain, and management teams
- Coordinate parts pulls, staging, and delivery for active projects
- Escalate order delays and vendor issues on behalf of requesting teams/individuals
- Train and guide other staff on inventory processes, system use, and best practices
- Reporting & Systems
- Prepare and present weekly inventory updates at the IT Operations meeting, including slide deck and verbal briefing
- Maintain proficiency in SAP, Tableau, Jira, and other enterprise platforms as required
- Report on inventory metrics, stock status, and operational trends to management
- Ensure compliance with site access, security, and data handling procedures
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of experience as an inventory control clerk or a similar role
- Knowledge of inventory management software
- Ability to manage inventory budgets and procurement
- Proficiency in enterprise inventory and operations systems (SAP, Tableau, Jira, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of hardware or data servers
- Experience presenting operational data and updates to management and other teams
- Ability to react and adapt quickly to new challenges
- Thoroughness and organizational skills
- Proactive, with strong anticipation skills
- Able to teach others and be diplomatic
Preferred Qualifications- Ability to drive a forklift
Benefits of Working Here:- Work/Life Balance - Recharge with generous paid time off, sick leave, and flexible hours designed to support your personal and professional life.
- Continuous Learning & Growth - Take advantage of OVHcloud's extensive training programs and professional development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
- Comprehensive Benefits - Access top-tier health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans, plus a range of additional perks to support your overall well-being.
Working ConditionsThis role operates in an onsite data center and Network POP environment and may also provide remote support to OVHcloud data centers across the United States. Work may involve equipment areas, server rooms, network spaces, and standard office or remote support settings. Minimal travel, up to 10%, may be required based on operational or business needs. On-call availability is required to support escalations, incident response, and continuity of operations.
With or without reasonable accommodation, this role frequently involves handling, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, or crawling. The role may also require occasional lifting and/or moving of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
