Inventory Operations Specialist, Data Center Operations

Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise

and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems

and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple

does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central

nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions

of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life

running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love

building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what

you could do here. Infrastructure Services is part of IS&T and the foundation of

Apple's global network operations — managing data center equipment and systems

to deliver compute, storage, and networking services for teams across Apple,

including its internal developer community. From individual facilities to a

worldwide network, Infrastructure Services ensures the technology underneath

everything works without question. Apple’s Data Center Operations team supports

the infrastructure that powers Apple services at scale. As an Inventory Control

Specialist, you’ll help ensure material accuracy and accountability across our

logistics and inventory systems. You will support daily inventory activities,

assist with documentation, and help train support-level staff—all while

maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.

DESCRIPTION

This role is ideal for someone eager to develop in inventory control, order

fulfillment, and logistics. Working under general supervision, the Inventory

Operations Specialist helps develop processes and strategies to ensure

transactional accuracy, process adherence, and inventory visibility. In this

role, you will play a key part in managing inventory across multiple

categories—including IT hardware assets, automated consumable dispensing systems

(AutoCrib), and Facilities (FAC) inventory. You will collaborate closely with

internal engineering and facilities partners, while coordinating day-to-day

fulfillment, staging, and audit activities with vendor partners and contingent

workforce personnel to ensure zero operational downtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.