Regional Inventory & Deployment Lead

APM Terminals; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global deployments

Go-live experience

Professional growth

Diverse locations

Job summary

APM Terminals is seeking an AM Regional Inventory Specialist based in The Hague to act as the single point of contact for inventory-related matters across brownfield and greenfield terminal projects. You will combine inventory expertise with global project deployment, supporting warehouse setup, ERP readiness, start-up spares, and terminal go-live activities.

You will report to the Global Business Process Owner Inventory, with a dotted line to the Head of Business Integration – BIM, and travel

Qualifications

• Bring at least 7 years of experience in inventory, warehousing, or supply chain management.
• Solid understanding of spare parts management in industrial or terminal environments.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles including stock optimisation and lead-time management.
• Experience with ERP or CMMS systems and inventory data; IFS experience is advantageous.
• Ability to analyse inventory data and KPIs to support decisions and improvements.
• Understand maintenance and operational requirements to support equipment uptime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project-related inventory and supply chain activities, including warehouse setup and readiness.
• Support ERP (IFS) setup and operational readiness with Global Inventory Data Steward team.
• Define and coordinate start-up spares with Procurement and Global Inventory Parts Engineers.
• Provide terminal go-live support for inventory matters until handover to local Inventory Manager.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts and materials for safe terminal operations.
• Optimise inventory levels, forecasting, replenishment, and supply chain performance.
• Resolve inventory risks, shortages, and issues to maintain business continuity.
• Act as Global Inventory SME for processes, systems, governance, and compliance.
• Deploy and maintain global inventory standards, master data, policies, and frameworks.
• Establish inventory performance management and drive improvements in accuracy and cost.
• Coach and develop local teams for sustainable adoption of global inventory practices.
• Collaborate across Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, Operations, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Communication skills

Travel willingness

English fluency

Project deployment

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

IFS Supply Chain

CMMS systems

ERP systems

Job description

APM Terminals is seeking an AM Regional Inventory Specialist based in The Hague to act as the single point of contact for inventory-related matters across brownfield and greenfield terminal projects. You will combine inventory expertise with global project deployment, supporting warehouse setup, ERP readiness, start-up spares, and terminal go-live activities.

You will report to the Global Business Process Owner Inventory, with a dotted line to the Head of Business Integration – BIM, and travel