About the role
AI summarisedThis is an entry-level Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician role at Microsoft, responsible for performing cycle audits, managing incoming/outgoing deliveries, coordinating warranty claims, and ensuring accurate inventory documentation. The role supports Microsoft's cloud infrastructure and offers opportunities for career growth.
BusinessFull-timeMaterials Handling
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assigned tasks and escalate issues during high-volume work activity or escalation-based situations under the guidance of more experienced Data Center colleagues.
- Coordinate with suppliers to initiate warranty claim and process failed vendor hardware devices, including information processing, packaging, shipment, and receipt of return for Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) devices following all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related to RMA warranty process.
- Develop working knowledge of stock control and inventory management practices and procedures.
- Ensure accurate documentation of incoming and outgoing deliveries as well as records.
- Become familiar with guidelines set by Microsoft contractual agreements with suppliers and maintain a strong customer focus.
- Perform cycle audits and data corrections to ensure all inventory controls are met.
- Help to reconcile and report inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure detailed physical inventory tracking and staging.
- Under the supervision of more experienced Data Center colleagues, destruction of data bearing devices (DBD) following all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Microsoft policies.
- Comply with all security and data management policies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma AND 6 months experience or an internship in inventory management, retail, warehouse management, or a related field OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role, including Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.