About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate, secure, and auditable inventory at a secured data center facility. This is an on-site, full-time role supporting inventory operations, shipping/receiving, and data-handling processes.

• Manage and process internal inventory tickets with limited supervision
• Receive, inspect, and process equipment returning to the secured inventory stockroom
• Execute physical movements of inventory and maintain accurate records
• Maintain 5S and general housekeeping standards in the stockroom and staging areas
• Participate in cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause investigations for discrepancies
• Assist with training new and existing inventory controllers
• Process requisitions, reinstatements, returns, and sub-assembly builds
• Pull and assign items to fulfill customer contracts and upgrades
• Replenish stock using kanban and min/max methodologies
• Coordinate inbound/outbound and international shipments; prepare packaging and documentation to industry standards
• Process hard drives through secure wiping and destruction procedures
• Communicate clearly across teams and provide reliable, customer-focused service

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Location & Shift

• On-site at a secured data center in Ashburn, VA
• Shift: First shift — 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Background requirement: United States Citizenship is required due to facility access/security requirements

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or regional equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–2 years of work experience performing similar duties (inventory, shipping/receiving, or warehouse operations)
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a computer-enabled role
• Entry-level knowledge of inventory management processes, kanban/min-max replenishment, and integrated inventory control systems
• Ability to follow documented procedures for handling sensitive equipment and data-bearing devices
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to safety and security protocols

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with cycle counting and reconciliation processes
• Familiarity with shipping documentation and coordinating freight carriers
• Comfortable performing physical tasks (lifting, moving equipment) and working in a secure, controlled environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a matrixed organization

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Compensation & Benefits

• Reported compensation range: $38,213.00/year (lower geographic market) to $55,970.20/year (higher geographic market). Pay will vary based on location, experience, and job-related qualifications.
• Position may include eligibility for incentive or bonus programs, equity awards, and participation in an employee stock purchase plan depending on the employer’s offering.
• Benefits details are provided by the hiring organization during the recruiting process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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