Inventory Operations Specialist, Data Center Operations

Apple • Prineville, OR

2h

About The Position

Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization supports the technology and systems behind Apple’s services and operations. Infrastructure Services manages data center equipment and systems, providing compute, storage, and networking services to teams across Apple. The Data Center Operations team supports the infrastructure that powers Apple services at scale.

Working under general supervision, the Inventory Operations Specialist helps develop processes and strategies that promote transactional accuracy, process adherence, and inventory visibility. The role supports inventory control, order fulfillment, and logistics across IT hardware assets, automated consumable dispensing systems (AutoCrib), and Facilities (FAC) inventory. It includes daily inventory activities, documentation, and helping train support-level staff. The specialist works with internal engineering and facilities partners and coordinates fulfillment, staging, and audit activities with vendor partners and contingent workforce personnel. The work environment is expected to remain clean, organized, and audit-ready, helping ensure zero operational downtime.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or General Studies with relevant coursework, or equivalent job-related experience.
• Experience in warehousing, inventory control, supply chain, logistics, or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds waist high.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise ERP/WMS systems.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foundational understanding of inventory tracking systems, automated dispensing/tool cribs, or ERP tools.
• Familiarity with cycle counting, bin management, and fundamental inventory control concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily inventory activities and maintain material accuracy and accountability across logistics and inventory systems.
• Help develop processes and strategies for transactional accuracy, process adherence, and inventory visibility.
• Manage inventory across IT hardware assets, automated consumable dispensing systems (AutoCrib), and Facilities (FAC) inventory.
• Assist with documentation and help train support-level staff.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and facilities partners.
• Coordinate day-to-day fulfillment, staging, and audit activities with vendor partners and contingent workforce personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree