Inventory Control Team Lead - Amsterdam

APL Logistics; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

APL Logistics is expanding its new Amsterdam distribution center and seeks a hands-on Team Lead Inventory Control to guide daily operations, supervise the warehouse team, and ensure accurate inventory management. The role reports to the Supervisor Inventory Control and emphasizes cycle counts, audits, and improvements.

Strong WMS experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and good communication in English are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or distribution environment with at least 1 year in a Team Lead role coordinating daily activities and supporting a team.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on senior team member, leading by example and supporting colleagues in daily operations.
• Train and support team members in warehouse management systems and processes.
• Coordinate daily inventory control activities, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed accurately.
• Perform and support cycle counts, inventory audits, investigations, and stock adjustments to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Review inventory variance reports and work with operations teams to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between warehouse operations.
• Support continuous improvement, safety, and 5S initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and workplace organization.

Skills

Team Leadership

WMS Proficiency

Data Entry

English Fluency

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

APL Logistics is expanding its new Amsterdam distribution center and seeks a hands-on Team Lead Inventory Control to guide daily operations, supervise the warehouse team, and ensure accurate inventory management. The role reports to the Supervisor Inventory Control and emphasizes cycle counts, audits, and improvements.

Strong WMS experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and good communication in English are required.