Logistics Specialist, Data Center Facilities - Michigan

** Job Description*
* This is a data center entry-level role that is well-suited for candidates with experience in logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping and receiving, retail backroom operations, or material handling who are interested in supporting a mission-critical data center environment. You will work closely with facilities teams, vendors, and internal partners to help ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time.

** Responsibilities*
* ** Key Responsibilities*
* + Manage inbound and outbound shipments, deliveries, and inventory movements for data center facility operations.

+ Receive, inspect, log, and route incoming materials, tools, parts, and packages in accordance with site procedures.

+ Maintain accurate inventory records for critical spare parts, tools, consumables, and facility equipment.

+ Coordinate material staging, storage, and distribution to support preventive maintenance, repairs, and project execution.

+ Partner with site operations, vendors, and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of required materials and resolve logistics issues.

+ Monitor stock levels, identify shortages or risks, and escalate replenishment needs for business-critical items.

+ Ensure storage areas, cages, and inventory locations remain organized, secure, and audit-ready.

+ Support shipping, receiving, asset tracking, documentation, and chain-of-custody processes in accordance with site standards.

+ Maintain compliance with safety, security, and operational procedures related to material handling and site logistics.

+ Assist with inventory counts, stock checks, reconciliation activities, and basic reporting related to materials and supplies.

+ Help maintain clean, orderly, and well-labeled storage and receiving areas to support safe and efficient operations.

** Ideal Candidate Profile*
* + Experience in logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping and receiving, retail inventory, stockroom operations, or material coordination in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong attention to detail with a track record of maintaining accurate inventory and shipment records.

+ Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations teams, vendors, and supply chain partners.

+ Experience supporting technical, industrial, facilities, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, or mission-critical environments is preferred but not required.

+ High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or related certifications are a plus.

** Skills and Competencies*
* + Strong organizational and inventory management skills with a high degree of accuracy.

+ Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and respond quickly to urgent operational needs.

+ Clear communicator who can work effectively with technicians, site leadership, and external vendors.

+ Familiarity with shipping, receiving, asset tracking, or inventory management systems.

+ Commitment to process discipline, safety, and operational excellence.

+ Reliable follow-through and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

** Preferred Skills / Certifications*
* + Experience using inventory systems, handheld scanners, receiving logs, warehouse tools, ticketing systems, or basic ERP/platform tools.

+ Familiarity with shipping, receiving, stockroom organization, cycle counting, material staging, or order fulfillment.

+ Experience in environments such as Walmart, Fed Ex, UPS, Amazon, distribution centers, warehouses, retail backroom operations, manufacturing sites, or facilities support operations.

+ Exposure to chain-of-custody documentation, audit-ready recordkeeping, or compliance-sensitive inventory handling is a plus.

+ Forklift certification or other material-handling equipment certification is a plus where applicable.

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Experience with Microsoft Office or similar tools for tracking, reporting, and communication is preferred.

** Physical Demands / Work Environment*
* This is an onsite role supporting a mission-critical data center environment where regular attendance, responsiveness, and execution discipline are essential. To perform these duties, you must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend,…