Program Manager, Inventory Control Management

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Inventory Tracking & Deployment: Own execution of material deployment activities across assigned builds, ensuring inventory accuracy, timely delivery, and governance against DCICM standards.
• 3PL Management: Oversee third-party logistics operations, ensuring compliance with Oracle’s chain of custody requirements, service level agreements (SLAs), and quality standards.
• Build Support: Partner with construction, engineering, and operations teams to align material flow and inventory readiness with aggressive build schedules.
• System Accuracy & Compliance: Ensure all inventory transactions, movements, and deployments are captured accurately within Oracle systems; maintain audit-ready records.
• Risk Management: Anticipate material and logistics risks, proactively developing mitigation strategies to protect build timelines and operational continuity.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary inventory control contact for regional builds, providing regular updates to global DCICM leadership, project teams, and external partners.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive opportunities for process automation, efficiency gains, and standardization in material management practices.
• Governance: Enforce global inventory policies while tailoring practices to regional build realities; ensure compliance with security, safety, and operational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Program/Project Management: Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional programs with measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Inventory Management Expertise: Strong understanding of material flow, inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and audit requirements.
• 3PL / Vendor Oversight: Demonstrated experience managing third-party logistics providers and ensuring SLA/governance adherence.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret inventory data, highlight trends, and drive improvements across material deployment and accuracy.
• Risk & Issue Management: Skilled at identifying risks early, building mitigation plans, and maintaining project alignment.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven success in engaging executive leadership, global peers, and vendor partners.
• Technical Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP, WMS, and inventory management tools; Oracle Fusion or similar experience a plus.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working across regions, time zones, and with multiple concurrent builds under tight deadlines.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, Logistics, or Warehouse Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center or large-scale infrastructure builds.
• Strong knowledge of material governance, chain of custody, and audit compliance requirements.
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification a plus.
• Ability to influence without direct authority in a highly matrixed environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

• Certification in inventory or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, or CSCP) is preferred but not required