Inventory Assistant, Industrial and Data Center Projects

**Company Description**Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.The Inventory Assistant will support the management and tracking of all hardware, equipment, and supplies within the data center environment. This role ensures accurate inventory records, efficient stock management, and compliance with data center operational requirements. This role reports to the Inventory manager and offers excellent exposure to data center operations and potential career growth opportunities within IT infrastructure management.**Qualifications****Education/Experience**:- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.- 1-2 years of experience in inventory management, warehousing, or similar role.- Certification in inventory management or supply chain operations.- Basic understanding of IT hardware and data center equipment.- Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in data center environments.- Basic understanding of data center operations and safety protocols.- Experience with RFID tracking systems or barcode scanning technology.- Familiarity with ITIL asset management practices.- Knowledge of server hardware, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure.- Experience with ERP systems or specialized inventory management platforms.**Qualifications**- Maintain accurate records of all IT hardware, servers, networking equipment, cables, and data center supplies.- Conduct regular physical inventory counts and cycle counts of equipment and materials.- Update inventory management systems with real-time data on stock levels, locations, and equipment status.- Track incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation and verification.- Monitor inventory levels and generate purchase requisitions when stock reaches reorder points.- Assign and maintain asset tags for all equipment entering the data center.- Track equipment lifecycle from procurement through deployment to disposal.- Coordinate with IT teams to update asset records during equipment moves, additions, or changes.- Maintain detailed records of equipment serial numbers, warranty information, and service history.- Receive, inspect, and properly store incoming equipment and supplies.- Organize warehouse space for optimal efficiency and equipment protection.- Prepare equipment for deployment including staging, basic configuration setup, and quality checks.- Coordinate equipment returns, repairs, and warranty claims.- Maintain clean, organized, and secure storage areas.- Generate regular inventory reports for management review.- Document discrepancies and work with teams to resolve inventory issues.- Maintain vendor records and coordinate with procurement for equipment sourcing.- Update inventory databases and ensure data accuracy across all systems.**Additional Information**:- Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change._- We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance._- #LI-PL1_Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:TwitterInstagramLinkedInJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:TwitterInstagramLinkedIn