Oracle Hiring for Inventory Control Specialist at Ashburn, VA Full Time

Organizes and handles a variety of logistics issues in a manufacturing environment.

Duties involve but are not limited to supply chain services, inventory control, critical parts availability, material handling, import-export licensing, shipment of products, and third-party warehousing. Evaluates customer support and field service commitments to ensure customer specifications are met. Serves as liaison between sales and operations teams to develop concepts and coordinate product knowledge; provides data analysis for production planning and volume studies; and participates in process/rating improvement efforts. Assists in developing logistics plans and procedures.

Job duties are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment. May have project lead role. 5 years relevant work experience. BS/BA preferred.

The Inventory Control Specialists team is accountable for the inventory control, asset management, and logistic operations for Oracle Data Centers.

Embody OCI Values and lead by example to deliver success in your daily duties. Ensures security and accountability of inventory through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification, and system review. Ensures import-export compliance, parts availability, and material handling compliance. Audits incoming and outgoing shipments to assure quality and accuracy. Compiles and documents all transactions for data entry. Develop positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Purchase of materials required by in-region facilities
• Build, organize, and maintain storage and parts rooms
• Organize inventory and perform regular audits of data center assets
• Perform Shipping/Receiving duties and coordinate receipt
  • Track vendor conformance to service level agreement for return material authorizations (RMA)
  • Inter-Site logistics: storage and transfer of assets between data centers
• Ensure proper hardware handling and package preparation
• Optimize inventory levels across the local region
• Ensure regional operations are met in accordance with the global standards
  • Create, document, and drive standards adaptation for inventory management
  • Establish standard storeroom design including materials utilized such as shelving, bins and tools as well as physical process control
  • Establish packaging and shipping standards and monitor adherence
  • Enforce compliance of asset lifecycle policies
  • Monitor metrics and key performance indicators regionally, including reporting to senior leadership
• Attend Zoom meetings and interface with internal groups to report and drive meaningful process changes
• Travel between multiple sites within the region.
• Interact with onsite security and Co-location vendors and utilize their customer portals, to ensure inbound and outbound shipping compliance.
• Manages local vendors as needed

Must Have Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting Inventory Control, Logistics, or Warehouse Management
• Physically able to perform material handling tasks (moving, storing, lifting etc.)
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate and provide viable solutions in a team environment
• Detail oriented, perfection focused
• Driven to keep things in order, things in the right places and right quantities, abhors untidiness
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of applications with advanced knowledge of Excel

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• 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
• Basic knowledge of physical IT infrastructure and IT spare parts
• Demonstrated experience of logistics, shipping, process, and procedures in an international setting
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies such as 5S

Degree/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management preferred, but not essential