Data Center Inventory Analyst

Carrier•Atlanta, GA

1d•$79,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Data Center Inventory Analyst supports inventory accuracy, transactional integrity, and material visibility across Carrier’s Data Center logistics network. The role works with Data Center operations, warehouse service providers, IT teams, and other stakeholders to investigate discrepancies, resolve system and transaction errors, reconcile in-transit inventory, and improve inventory-control processes. The analyst uses 3PL warehouse management systems, SAP, PowerBI, and Excel-based reporting tools to maintain accurate inventory records and support the timely movement of critical Data Center equipment. The position also supports inventory audits, develops and maintains scorecards, dashboards, and recurring reports, and helps implement corrective actions and process improvements. Additional responsibilities and special projects may be assigned by the Data Center Logistics Senior Manager.

Requirements

Associate degree.
At least 2 years of experience working with Microsoft Excel and SAP.
At least 2 years of experience in a warehousing, distribution, logistics, or inventory-control environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, analytics, finance, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with SAP and experience working with warehouse management systems.
Experience conducting inventory reconciliation, transactional research, or inventory discrepancy investigation.
Experience developing or maintaining dashboards, scorecards, or operational reports.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze large datasets and turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external service providers.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Experience supporting Data Center equipment, high-value inventory, or complex logistics operations.

Responsibilities

Support Data Center operations, warehouse service providers, and IT teams in identifying and resolving data-exchange, order-processing, inventory-update, reporting, and system-transaction errors between warehouse management systems and SAP.
Investigate inventory discrepancies by researching transactions, system records, shipping documentation, receiving activity, and physical inventory.
Support audits of Data Center inventory-management processes, including cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and annual physical inventories.
Reconcile in-transit inventory and work with stakeholders to reduce aging and unresolved inventory records.
Develop and maintain an in-transit scorecard tracking Data Center inventory transactions, aging, exceptions, and corrective actions.
Maintain dashboards and recurring reports on inventory accuracy, in-transit aging, transaction errors, and open reconciliation items.
Partner with Data Center, transportation, warehouse, and IT teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for recurring inventory issues.
Monitor inventory transactions and data quality so equipment movements are accurately reflected across applicable systems.
Assist with developing and standardizing inventory-control procedures, reporting tools, and key performance indicators.
Support continuous-improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, transaction quality, operational efficiency, and material visibility.
Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Data Center Logistics Senior Manager.