Data Center Logistics Technician

About the role

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation team is looking for a Data Center Logistics Technician to manage inventory, asset tracking, and delivery processes within our global data center network. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate physical and logical inventory, handling warranty claims, and securely destroying data‑bearing devices.

Key responsibilities

• Perform cycle audits, receive and ship incoming/outgoing deliveries, and document all movements.
• Coordinate security escorts for third‑party vendors and manage RMA warranty processes, including packaging, shipment, and receipt of returned hardware.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records in inventory management systems, configuration management databases (CMDB) and asset repositories.
• Track physical inventory, stage equipment, reconcile discrepancies, and generate reports.
• Execute secure destruction of data‑bearing devices according to service level agreements.
• Escalate issues during high‑volume periods and operate with minimal supervision.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand the impact of inventory tasks.
• Self‑motivated with the capacity to follow established processes and SLAs.
• Effective communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Required skills

• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with configuration management databases (CMDB).
• Knowledge of asset management repositories.
• Understanding of data‑bearing device destruction procedures.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a world‑class cloud infrastructure.
• Access to career development programs, diversity & inclusion training, and professional certifications.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies supporting services such as Azure, Office 365, and Xbox.