Data Center Inventory Management Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience managing warehousing, data center, supply chain operations and/or inventory management systems.
• 3 years of experience working with, supervising, or managing third-party logistics relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Project management.
• Experience managing programs in multiple locations.
• Experience in operations management, problem-solving, third-party logistics vendor relationships, cost/budget management.
• Ability to calmly and effectively handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to apply structured thinking and logic to your work and provide solutions to operational challenges.
• Excellent investigative, decision-making and communication skills.

About The Job

General Configuration Language (GCL) Global Capacity and Operations has a mission to provide the best possible forecast for our global Operations and Finance partners. In addition, we serve as stewards of the company's global warehouse and data center material inventory. Our command center and order management teams work to ensure that both orders escalations and every day business needs and captured, monitored and resolved. We are responsible for the global warehouse footprint of warehouses, utilizing the companies growth plans and special project knowledge to drive a warehouse network focused on serving all data center, manufacturing and special project storage needs in the network large service centers. Finally, we work directly with internal Google customers to understand and manage their needs and expectations.

As an Inventory Management Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate management of inventory levels across North and South American data centers. You will maintain seamless data center operations by optimizing stock levels of critical components, preventing stockouts and overstocks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the dynamic demands of the data center environment. You will leverage their expertise in inventory control and data analysis to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and ensure the continuous availability of essential equipment.

This role summary emphasizes the regional focus and the critical importance of supporting data center operations, highlighting the need for inventory optimization, stock-out/overstock prevention, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement.Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000-$155,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000-$155,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to coordinate inventory replenishment, forecast future demand, and maintain high levels of stock accuracy through regular audits.
• Drive inventory strategy to meet customer demand and prevent stock-outs or overstock. Analyze trends to continuously improve processes and reduce carrying costs while ensuring component availability.
• Apply a deep understanding of data center critical components to manage inventory across multiple sites, navigating regional nuances and complex logistics to ensure operational continuity.
• Implement and maintain advanced inventory management systems and tools. Generate insightful reports and provide data-driven recommendations to support senior management decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies efficiently, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our stock across all global locations and partner teams.