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Critical Inventory Control Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield

The Role

Overview

Manages receiving, tracking, and lifecycle of critical inventory in a data center.

Key Responsibilities

  • inventory oversight
  • rma tracking
  • shipment coordination
  • log management
  • asset staging
  • labeling audits

Tasks

-Oversight for critical assets and supporting infrastructure inventory, ensuring proper organization, signage, hygiene and safety aspects are maintained to standard. -Supports RMA process including tracking incoming / outgoing parts and associated vendor returns -Ensures packing lists match shipping documents and airway bills, contacts shipper or appropriate personnel when there are discrepancies. Performs hand counts of items and validations as necessary. -Evaluates processes to improve controls and procedures. -Communicates with Customers and Partners to resolve discrepancies, clear roadblocks and support critical Enterprise objectives. -Coordinates / actions placement within the building utilizing operative machinery as needed (e.g. forklift, hand truck, dolly, etc). Ensures appropriate signage and labeling. -Responsible for oversight and coordination of receiving, unloading, loading and movement of shipments, inventory and critical assets/parts/supporting infrastructure at the facility. -Monitors, tracks, and maintains appropriate logs/records for all critical assets / parts and supporting infrastructure inventory. -Coordinates activities throughout asset/inventory lifecycle in the facility, including but not limited to planning for arrival, receipt, tagging / labeling, storage, removal, RMA, secure destruction, and property removal. -Maintains, monitors, coordinates and actions the updating of logs and systems of record to ensure current information is readily available and reporting is provided as appropriate. -Pulls, unboxes, tags and stages critical assets for installation activities. -Supports secure destruction events including scheduling, coordination, tracking, event activities and post event communication. -Ensures the labeling / barcoding of assets and infrastructure inventory as applicable, as well as conducts related audits. -Analyzes infrastructure supply levels to prevent shortfalls / supply chain impacts. -Coordinates with delivery personnel, security, and DCI teams to support related outcomes for assets and inventory.

Requirements

  • communication
  • microsoft office
  • problem‑solving
  • organizational
  • customer service
  • independent

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal & communication skills w/ all levels and positions, both oral and written -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time efficiently -Proficiency w/ basic computer applications and industry-related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) -Ability to work in fast paced environment and achieve goals -Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. -Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks -Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals in close cooperation -Ability to provide solid customer service while exercising diplomacy

The Company

About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Logistics

Public Sector

Rail

Healthcare

Hospitality

Office

Investor

Multifamily

Retail

Sustainability & Wellness

Technology