Inventory Controls Specialist, Data Center at Crusoe

Springfield, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Data CentersIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in inventory control, logistics, or asset management, ideally in a data center environment
  • Familiarity with server, GPU, and networking hardware
  • Experience using inventory systems, barcoding, and tracking tools
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, logistics, or supply chain
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to follow established procedures
  • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs in a data center environment
  • Must be able to pass a background check

Responsibilities

  • Track and maintain inventory of hardware assets (servers, GPUs, networking gear) using asset management tools and best practices
  • Receive and audit incoming shipments; verify equipment and report discrepancies or damage
  • Manage the lifecycle of all hardware from staging and testing through deployment and decommissioning
  • Monitor and replenish critical spare parts inventory to support timely repairs and build readiness
  • Coordinate inter-site shipments and vendor returns, ensuring correct labeling, documentation, and tracking
  • Manage Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process, including ticketing and vendor communication
  • Collaborate with deployment technicians and data center staff to support active operations
  • Document inventory-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to process improvements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Inventory ManagementAsset TrackingHardware AuditingRMA ProcessingVendor CommunicationShipment CoordinationData Center OperationsSOP DocumentationGPU ManagementServer InventoryNetworking Gear

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

This is an onsite position in a data center environment.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include industry competitive pay, restricted stock units, and health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 3+ years of experience in inventory control, logistics, or asset management ideally in a data center, familiarity with server, GPU, and networking hardware, experience using inventory systems, barcoding, and tracking tools, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, Associate’s degree or equivalent in IT, logistics, or supply chain, and excellent communication skills.

What are the bonus qualifications that stand out?

Bonus points go to candidates with experience with liquid-cooled infrastructure, scripting or automation knowledge in Python or Bash, and background in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

What makes a strong candidate for this Inventory Controls Specialist role?

A strong candidate has 3+ years in inventory control or asset management in data centers, hands-on familiarity with server and GPU hardware, proficiency with inventory tracking tools, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, plus bonus skills like scripting or HPC experience.

Crusoe

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

About Crusoe

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that focuses on using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company helps clients in the technology and energy sectors by offering scalable computing solutions that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's approach involves converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which allows them to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Crusoe specifically targets the intersection of energy and technology, generating revenue by supplying computing resources to enterprises that need significant computational power for applications like AI and machine learning, along with providing technical support.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1,082.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Industry competitive pay
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Parental leave
Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company
Pet-friendly offices
Teladoc
401(k) with a 4% match
Unlimited time off
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month
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Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could threaten Crusoe's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny may arise from Bitcoin mining's environmental concerns.
Rapid expansion into AI infrastructure may lead to operational challenges.

Differentiation

Crusoe converts wasted energy into computing power, reducing environmental impact.
The company offers scalable solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs.
Crusoe's Digital Flare Mitigation technology utilizes natural gas for eco-friendly Bitcoin mining.

Upsides

Crusoe secured $600M in Series D funding, boosting AI infrastructure expansion.
Partnerships with tech firms enhance Crusoe's AI capabilities and market reach.
AI-driven energy optimization can significantly reduce operational costs in data centers.

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