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As a Microsoft 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. The base location for this role is Slough

Job Responsibility:

  • Perform assigned tasks and escalate issues during high-volume work activity or escalation-based situations under the guidance of more experienced Data Center colleagues
  • Coordinate with suppliers to initiate warranty claim and process failed vendor hardware devices
  • Develop working knowledge of stock control and inventory management practices and procedures
  • Ensure accurate documentation of incoming and outgoing deliveries as well as records
  • Become familiar with guidelines set by Microsoft contractual agreements with suppliers and maintain a strong customer focus
  • Perform cycle audits and data corrections to ensure all inventory controls are met
  • Help to reconcile and report inventory discrepancies
  • Ensure detailed physical inventory tracking and staging
  • Under the supervision of more experienced Data Center colleagues, destruction of data bearing devices (DBD) following all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Microsoft policies
  • Comply with all security and data management policies
  • Embody our culture and values

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or experience or an internship in inventory management, retail, warehouse management, or a related field OR equivalent experience
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
  • Experience in warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, IT, and/or logistics, operating heavy-load movement equipment for a large corporation OR equivalent experience

Nice to have:

Experience in warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, IT, and/or logistics, operating heavy-load movement equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jacks, chassis lifts) for a large corporation OR equivalent experience

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Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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