Spare Parts Lifecycle & Inventory Engineer

Damco Spain SL; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk’s APM Terminals division is seeking an experienced inventory specialist to develop and optimize lifecycle spare parts stocking plans for terminal equipment.

You will partner with OEMs, suppliers, and global teams to improve parts availability, align inventory strategies, and support equipment acquisition.

Based in The Hague, you’ll work in a multinational asset-management environment, requiring strong analytical skills, English proficiency, and up to 20% travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in asset-intensive industries working with BOMs, eBOMs, spare parts, and maintenance-related inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, warehousing principles, MRO/M&R processes, and global supply chain operations.
• Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support data-driven inventory decisions.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to work across multicultural and cross-functional global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize lifecycle spare parts stocking plans for new and existing terminal equipment.
• Partner with OEMs, suppliers, category management, inventory managers, and warehouse teams to improve spare parts availability and inventory performance.
• Support equipment acquisition and commissioning activities by ensuring spare parts requirements are incorporated into inventory plans.
• Align local maintenance plans with global inventory strategies and spare parts governance standards.
• Build and maintain parts master data, BOM/eBOM alignment, and parts mapping across equipment manufacturers.
• Contribute to regional stocking models that optimize inventory levels, transportation costs, and service delivery performance.
• Provide technical guidance on spare parts criticality, stock level optimization, and disposal planning for obsolete or redundant inventory.

Skills

Inventory planning

Analytical skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Maersk’s APM Terminals division is seeking an experienced inventory specialist to develop and optimize lifecycle spare parts stocking plans for terminal equipment.

You will partner with OEMs, suppliers, and global teams to improve parts availability, align inventory strategies, and support equipment acquisition.

Based in The Hague, you’ll work in a multinational asset-management environment, requiring strong analytical skills, English proficiency, and up to 20% travel across Europe.