Assistant Inventory Manager

APM Terminals

The Assistant Inventory Manager supports terminal operations by ensuring accurate, safe, and cost-effective management of spare parts and warehouse inventory in alignment with APM Terminals’ global asset management standards. You will partner closely with Maintenance, Procurement, Finance, and HSSE teams to balance parts availability with inventory optimization, enabling equipment reliability and safe operations across critical terminal assets.

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Exposure to global inventory and asset management standards with the opportunity to localize best practices at the terminal level
• A balanced work environment that supports operational performance while recognizing the importance of safety, wellbeing, and sustainable workloads
• Ongoing professional development through hands‑on learning, cross‑functional collaboration, and access to continuous improvement initiatives
• The opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability, cost control, and operational readiness across critical terminal assets

We are seeking an Assistant Inventory Manager to support the execution of APM Terminals’ global warehouse and inventory strategy at the terminal level. In this role, you will apply a criticality‑based approach to ensure spare parts availability while balancing inventory cost, safety, and asset reliability. You will work closely with Asset Management, Maintenance, Procurement, Finance, and HSSE to ensure inventory practices align with maintenance requirements, safety standards, and operational priorities.

• Maintain accurate and timely inventory records within the inventory management system (IFS), ensuring data integrity for part numbers, units of measure, and descriptions
• Coordinate and execute cycle counts and support annual physical inventory processes, including investigation and documentation of discrepancies
• Support reconciliation activities between inventory records and Finance, ensuring proper documentation of receipts, issues, and adjustments
• Monitor slow‑moving and obsolete inventory and prepare periodic reporting with recommendations for management review
• Track minimum and maximum stock levels and recommend adjustments based on usage trends and criticality of assets
• Ensure parts availability to support maintenance of terminal equipment, including RTGs, top loaders, yard equipment, and reefer assets
• Develop, maintain, and report inventory KPIs and warehouse performance dashboards to support data‑driven decision‑making
• Coordinate with Procurement to monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, and delivery timelines
• Communicate parts availability and delivery status to maintenance planners and supervisors to support maintenance readiness
• Promote safe warehouse operations by participating in safety walks, inspections, and corrective action follow‑up

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
• A college degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands‑on inventory and warehouse experience
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