Oracle · 9 hours ago
Lead Data Center Inventory Control Specialist, JoinOCI
Abilene, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $178K/yr
8+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Data Center Inventory Control Specialist to support critical data center operations while driving process excellence and innovation. The role involves overseeing inventory audits, developing inventory control strategies, and collaborating with various teams to optimize stock levels and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Data GovernanceData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
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
Escalate critical material risks and drive cross-functional resolution
Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party logistics providers (3PL), overseeing compliance with SLAs, process adherence, and real-time problem resolution
Ensure the 3PL’s activities align with project timelines, quality standards, and audit requirements
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
Identify and resolve blockers to minimize build delays
Mentor and guide junior inventory specialists, providing training, support, and regular feedback
Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Manage and utilize inventory systems to track stock levels, streamline processes, and ensure data accuracy
Support bulk uploads, integrations, and reporting initiatives
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
Qualification
Required
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 are required
Experience managing third-party logistics providers or vendors
Physically able to perform material handling tasks (moving, storing, lifting etc.)
Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with strategic mindset
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and leaderships
Preferred
Self-motivator, able to identify and develop opportunities through to completion
Flexible Team player, receptive to change with a 'can do' attitude
Analytical with an inquisitive nature
Ability to prioritize workload across wide ranging activities
Good proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
Demonstrated experience of logistics, shipping, process and procedures in an international setting
Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies such as 5S
Project management skills (formal PM certification a plus)
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered
Certification in inventory or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, or CSCP) is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
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: 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.
11 paid holidays
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.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
Company
Oracle
Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$25.75BKey Investors
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2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
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1986-03-12IPO
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