Inventory Operations Specialist, Data Center Operations

Apple • Maiden, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Services, part of IS&T, forms the foundation of Apple's global network operations, managing data center equipment and systems to deliver compute, storage, and networking services across Apple, including its internal developer community. This team ensures the technology underpinning everything works seamlessly, from individual facilities to a worldwide network. As a vital member of the Data Center Operations Teams, this role contributes to powering the hyperscale infrastructure that connects over a billion customer devices globally and ensures seamless connectivity for over 160,000 Apple employees and its global network of suppliers. The Apple’s Data Center Operations team supports the infrastructure that powers Apple services at scale. As an Inventory Control Specialist, the individual will help ensure material accuracy and accountability across logistics and inventory systems. This includes supporting daily inventory activities, assisting with documentation, and helping to train support-level staff, all while maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment. This role is suited for someone eager to develop in inventory control and logistics, working under general supervision to help develop processes and strategies for transactional accuracy, process adherence, and inventory visibility.

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 Drivers License

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems
• Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives
• 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
• Foundational understanding of inventory tracking systems or ERP tools
• Familiarity with cycle counting, bin management, or basic inventory concepts

Responsibilities

• Help ensure material accuracy and accountability across logistics and inventory systems
• Support daily inventory activities
• Assist with documentation
• Help train support-level staff
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment
• Help develop processes and strategies to ensure transactional accuracy, process adherence, and inventory visibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees