Regional Inventory Specialist , Asset Maintenance- BIM Rapid Deployment Team

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

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. As an AM Regional Inventory Specialist within the BIM Rapid Deployment Team, you will act as the single point of contact for inventory-related matters across brownfield and greenfield terminal projects. Based in The Hague, you will combine operational 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.

What We Can Offer

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

• Opportunity to work at the APM Terminals Head Office while participating in global deployments across multiple projects and terminal locations worldwide.
• Direct involvement in ramp-ups, go-lives, and stabilisation of new or transforming terminals, gaining hands‑on project execution experience.
• Opportunity to apply and deepen expertise in the APMT Business System, operational excellence, and continuous improvement practices in high-impact environments.
• Exposure to diverse terminal operations, global stakeholders, and complex supply chain environments that support professional growth and development.

Travel Requirements

This role is part of the BIM Rapid Deployment Team and requires global mobility and an ability to travel extensively to support project deployments across the APM Terminals network. Expected travel is approximately 50%, depending on project deployment needs and terminal go-live schedules.

Key Responsibilities

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

What We Are Looking For

• Bring at least 7 years of experience in inventory, warehousing, or supply chain management, with a solid understanding of spare parts management in industrial or terminal environments and a relevant tertiary qualification
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including stock optimisation, demand planning, lead-time management, and service-level trade-offs
• Bring experience with ERP or CMMS systems and inventory data, with IFS Supply Chain, Asset Maintenance, or relevant certifications considered advantageous
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse inventory data and KPIs such as stock turns, fill rate, and inventory accuracy to support decisions and continuous improvement
• Understand maintenance and operational requirements and how effective inventory management supports equipment reliability and uptime
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills across Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, Operations, and other stakeholders
• Be willing and able to travel globally, work across different terminal environments, and support BIM deployments; a relevant passport and driver's licence are required
• Operate effectively in dynamic, high-pressure, and evolving environments, particularly during project deployments
• Communicate fluently in English; additional international languages such as Spanish or French are an asset
• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who applies structured thinking, challenges inefficiencies, and drives improvements in inventory accuracy, availability, and cost performance
• Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently puts customers first, leads by example with respect for people, delivers results with integrity, and drives continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.

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At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!