Senior Logistics Technician

As a Data Center Logistics Technician, you will perform cycle audits, execute incoming/outgoing deliveries, coordinate security escorts for third-party vendors, and document inbound and outbound deliveries. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your knowledge of inventory management principles, warranty process management, data bearing device destruction and advance your career in the process.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DIAT, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 Data Centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In this environment, you may be asked to go on business travel to support other metros periodically, 0-25% of the time and have the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends and/or holidays

Safety Practices:

• Complies with security and data management policies. 
• Escalates any security or safety incidents. 
• Coordinates with security escorts for third-party vendors. 
• Engages in Task Hazard Analysis (THA) consistently for every task to be performed and ensures sign off from appropriate person for any related risks.
• Conducts rack movement activities, supporting training on devices and tools and upholding safety standards.
• Follows established protocols on dealing with unsafe materials out of containment, leveraging safety alert system, escalating to management, and properly disposing of them

Tactical Shift Management:

• Ensures plans to maintain and organize space are followed. 
• Performs assigned tasks and escalates issues during high-volume work activity or escalation-based situations. 
• Leverages process knowledge and best judgment to complete next task without direct supervision
• Monitors inbound and outbound schedules, escalating deviations from scheduling. 
• Receives and organizes deliveries for supported groups (e.g., IT, Critical Environments, Facility Management, third-party supplies, etc.) 
• As indicated above, this role has a travel requirement of up to 25% which means you may be required to travel, from time to time, as part of this role.
• As indicated above, have the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends and/or holidays.

Inbound and Outbound Logistics:

• Coordinates, prepares, and executes incoming/outgoing deliveries (e.g. purchase order [PO] receiving, Rack Movement Supervisor [RMS] activities) based on site-class designation. 
• Documents inbound/outbound packages. 
• Receives, confirms, tracks, stores, dispatches, and delivers material from the warehouse to destinations, including production facilities, retail stores, and corporate offices. 
• Begins to communicate directly with customers, stakeholders, vendors, (e.g., landlords)  in regard to scheduling both inbound and outbound deliveries. 
• Applies appropriate customs documentations and standards for outbound packages. 
• Ensures complete and detailed physical inventory tracking and staging.

Customer Service:

• Maintains a strong focus to understand the impact of their work when completing tickets and assigned Inventory and Asset Management (IAM) tasks.  
• Communicates across Data Center teams (e.g., Site Services, C