Senior Data Center Inventory and Asset Technician - PHX East

Overview
As a Microsoft Senior Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician (DIAT), you will perform cycle audits, execute incoming/outgoing deliveries, coordinate security escorts for third-party vendors, and document inbound and outbound deliveries as instructed by management.  You will initiate warranty claims and process returns on failed equipment. This opportunity will allow you to build working 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.  

Responsibilities
Customer Service

• Maintains a strong focus to optimize resources and improve quality. Articulates the impact of work performed within the Data Center to technicians. Seeks information about the underlying needs of customers. Positions organization to deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. Maintains a strong stakeholder focus to improve quality and ensures that the customer receives the highest return on investment. Engages with internal and external stakeholders to manage issues as they arise.

Data Bearing Device (DBD) Destruction

• Ensures team is following all processes and procedures to do this in a timely manner. Manages schedule of DBD destruction or shredding in partnership with senior leadership. Performs DBD destruction as necessary. Handles any escalations. Assists with security investigations. Coordinates with and oversees any third-party vendors who perform DBD destruction as necessary.

Inbound and Outbound Logistics

• Provides technical support and task specific guidance to a team of technicians responsible for preparing and executing incoming/outgoing deliveries and documenting inbound/outbound packages (e.g. purchase order [PO] receiving, Rack Movement Supervisor [RMS] activities). Directs the flow of packages from preparation to shipment. Schedules inbound and outbound logistics of both internal and external services. Communicates directly with customers in regard to scheduling both inbound and outbound deliveries. Coordinates with external stakeholders including third-party warehouses, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vendors, and suppliers as necessary to facilitate inbound and outbound deliveries. Deals with the escalated issues.

Inventory Management

• Ensures teams maintain and perform steps required to keep the inventory balance accurate. Prioritizes ticketing queues, works to resolve escalations, and clears blocking issues to enable continued delivery of Inventory and Asset Management (IAM) activities.

Operational Excellence

• Serves as subject matter expert and models compliance to less experienced team members. Seeks out opportunities to contribute to workstreams and evolve existing workstream processes, services, and solutions toward greater simplification and automation.

Procurement

• Creates execution plans with the goal to improve satisfaction and performance within an area or organization-level gro