Job Description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.



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 the field of inventory control and logistics. Working under general supervision, the Inventory Control Specialist contributes to transactional accuracy, process adherence, and inventory visibility.



","responsibilities":"Support daily inventory operations including goods receipts, put-away, inventory transfers, and system transactions



Monitor and validate part locations, bin labeling, and item movement to ensure alignment between physical and system inventory



Assist in the coordination and execution of routine cycle counts; investigate and escalate inventory discrepancies as needed



Contribute to documentation and review of inventory processes and standard work procedures



Maintain clean, organized inventory storage areas using Lean and 5S principles



Train and support contractors and junior logistics personnel on basic inventory workflows, safety, and compliance standards



Assist with inventory audits and collaborate with peers to ensure system integrity and data accuracy



Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of site-level SOPs and Work Instructions for inventory control processes



Support KPI tracking efforts and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying small-scale process enhancements



Handle Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) materials in accordance with operator requirements, including accurate receiving, processing, and accountability of FTZ inventory transactions



Call out issues affecting inventory accuracy, data integrity, or safety to site leadership promptly

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems



Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives



Familiarity with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) documentation and operator requirements



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



Foundational understanding of inventory tracking systems or ERP tools



Familiarity with cycle counting, bin management, or basic inventory concepts

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



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