Inventory Controller

CEVA Logistics; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Travel allowance

CEVA Academy access

CEVAfit program

Work from home possibilities (negotiab

CEVAfit program

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Zaandam seeks an Inventory Controller to maintain inventory accuracy and elevate control processes through analysis, reporting, and optimization. You will focus on data-driven improvements while supporting routine inventory control activities.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, collaboration with Operations, and continuous improvement in a dynamic logistics environment. The position offers a day schedule with room for development within CEVA.

Qualifications

• Analytical, proactive professional who enjoys working with data and translating insights into improvements.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Experience in logistics, warehouse, or inventory control environment.
• Strong analytical skills with numerical data.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with databases, WMS, or similar tools.
• Structured, accurate way of working and good communication.
• Ambition to develop within CEVA Logistics; Lean experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory movements and warehouse utilization.
• Perform ABC analyses and identify inventory trends.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control standards.
• Create reports to support operational and management decisions.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, and customers to optimize processes.
• Support cycle counts, stock audits, and non-conformity investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Strong communication

Continuous improvement mindset

English proficiency

Structured and accurate working

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Access

Job description

To strengthen our Inventory Control team, we are looking for an Inventory Controller for our modern warehouse in Zaandam. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy while taking our inventory control processes to the next level through analysis, reporting, and process optimization.

As an Inventory Controller, you play a key role in maintaining and improving inventory accuracy. While you will support operational inventory control activities when required, the main focus of this role is on data analysis, process improvement, and inventory optimization.

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyzing inventory movements and warehouse utilization
• Performing ABC analyses and identifying inventory trends
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining inventory control standards
• Creating reports to support operational and management decisions
• Leading or supporting continuous improvement projects
• Collaborating with Operations, Inventory Control, and customers to optimize processes
• Supporting cycle counts, stock audits, and non-conformity investigations when necessary

WHERE WILL YOU WORK?

Your workplace is at our location in Zaandam, where we have a brand-new warehouse! You will work closely with the Inventory Control Supervisor and Operations Management to ensure inventory reliability, identify trends, and drive improvements within a dynamic logistics environment. This position offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational knowledge with analytical thinking and wants to further develop within an international logistics organization. You do this within a driven and professional atmosphere, where there is plenty of room for fun and connection! You report to the Contract Supervisor, and your working hours vary between 08:00 and 17:00.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an analytical and proactive professional who enjoys working with data and translating insights into improvements.

You bring:

• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Experience in a logistics, warehouse, or inventory control environment
• Strong analytical skills and affinity with numerical data
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with databases, WMS systems, or similar tools
• A structured and accurate way of working
• Strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• The ambition to develop yourself and grow within CEVA Logistics
• Experience with inventory analysis, reporting, Power BI, Access, or Lean improvement methodologies is considered an advantage.

A Certificate of No Objection (VGB) is required for this role. CEVA Logistics will cover the application costs.

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

At CEVA Logistics, there are plenty of opportunities to get the best out of yourself and your career. In addition to a dynamic environment in which we achieve our goals together at a high pace and in a results-oriented manner, we offer a position with room for fun and connection. This role can be the first step of a broad career path within our organization. The possibilities to follow your own path are endless!

In addition, we offer you the following:

• A gross monthly salary between € 2.820 and € 3.621 plus 8% holiday pay (classification depending on, among other things, your work experience and level of education);
• A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment;
• 25 vacation days, 5 ADV days and the possibility to (sell) buy extra leave;
• Profit sharing of max. 3% for positive company results;
• Travel allowance from 10.0 km home-work distance;
• Possibilities to working from home (negotiable with your manager);
• Possibilities to participate at our CEVAfit program; and
• Possibilities to develop yourself with all kind of tools from our CEVA Academy;

We look forward to welcoming you to CEVA Logistics for an exciting career!