Inventory Specialist (Data Center Operations)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an Inventory Specialist supporting SpaceXAI data center operations, you will be responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, issuance, kitting, and control of high-value materials and equipment (servers, GPUs, networking gear, power and cooling components, spare parts, and other critical infrastructure). You will maintain inventory accuracy, support just-in-time material flow to construction and operations teams, and help ensure the site can scale rapidly while meeting safety and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, store, and issue raw material, parts, details, and hardware to support data center construction, commissioning, and operations
• Store parts and materials in designated locations (bins, racks, VLMs, or staging areas), accurately identifying parts and locations
• Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures, especially for high-value or sensitive equipment
• Perform picking and kitting functions to assemble necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware; verify all items are available and accounted for
• Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantities, and revisions
• Issue material against approved paperwork, including affixing verification and maintaining lot/serial traceability as required
• Perform cycle counts and maintain high inventory accuracy
• Abide by all procedures, work instructions, and standard operating documents
• Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet site deliverables
• Perform good housekeeping in inventory and staging areas
• Support material flow, including staging and just-in-time delivery to internal customers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of inventory control experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Experience and understanding of inventory, kitting, and material handling processes
• Experience operating a forklift and other inventory/material handling equipment
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, technology, or data center environments
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, procedures, and parts lists
• ERP/WMS system experience
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or supply chain management (preferred)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs. unassisted; frequent lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying required
• Must be available for one of the following 12.5-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Work schedule follows a rotating pattern of 4 days on / 3 days off, then 3 days on / 4 days off (and repeating)
• Must be open to working all required shift hours, including nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed to support 24/7 operations
• Comfortable working in warehouse/data center environments with varying temperatures and noise