Cognizant is a large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to improve a variety of businesses. We are looking for a new Inventory Coordinator to join our team in Palo Alto. As an Inventory Coordinator, you will serve as the essential intermediary between the Field Solutions and Logistics teams. You are the linchpin ensuring that critical materials are accurately and efficiently distributed to the required locations throughout the entire product life cycle. Whether handling field repairs, supporting sensor platforms, or fulfilling production build requirements, your work directly enables our operational success. Please note that this role is fully onsite in Palo Alto. Only local candidates will be considered.
Role Responsibilities
Logistics & Distribution
- Serve as the primary liaison with the logistics team to request and route inbound/outbound material movements for field repairs, remote refurbishments, upgrades, and builds.
- Clearly communicate material usage and disposition needs to ensure accurate routing and compliance.
- Request production orders and dekits to support operational changes.
- Coordinate material movements for Repair Stations and manage material disposition at both field and hub locations.
Systems & Data Management
- Maintain and update critical inventory data within systems such as Nostradamus and SAP.
- Monitor the Nostradamus equipment delta dashboard for all platforms, initiating corrective actions when necessary.
- Update systems to reflect material movements to and from repair stations, hubs, and platforms deploying to or returning from the field.
- Review SAP Inventory Min/Max level settings and update designations to ensure they meet regional operational requirements.
- Handle bug triage and maintenance related to inventory components (Component ID: 1004049), escalating issues to ensure operational efficiency.
Procurement & Project Coordination
- Distribute materials as requested by project owners and interface directly with the procurement team for production builds and FS team supplies.
- Fulfill requests from Program Managers (PgM) to create new BOM configurations for specific project requirements.
- Maintain TLA-CB checklists and collaborate with packaging designers and testers on new packaging needs.
- Review documentation and highlight workflow or process changes to PgMs.
Inventory Audits & Forecasting
- Manage equipment inventory and provide quarterly forecasts for spare parts.
- Monitor available spares at hubs, deployed spares, and Service Centers, proactively escalating projected shortages.
- Provide technical expertise to assist logistics with Class A, B, and C GPN cycle counts.
- Support bi-annual and annual physical inventory counts at FS facilities, including Hubs (TB55, AMS, TKZ), repair stations, labs, and partner locations.
Material Scope & Disposition: You will be expected to thoroughly understand the intended use of materials to transact them according to strict disposition guidelines. This includes:
- Managing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), sensor platform devices, SO-report hardware, production items, raw materials, and prototyping assets.
- Differentiating between expense items (e.g., Engineering/NPI project materials) and standard inventory.
- Tracking non-Google-owned equipment used alongside Google assets for external partner projects
Desired Skills & Experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Agile
- PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) experience
- SAP
- Logistics
- Inventory forecasting
Salary and Other Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $18.99 – $21.63 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
LA County (only): Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.