Assistant Inventory Manager

Damco Spain SL; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Damco Spain SL is looking for an Assistant Inventory Manager in Miami, FL to support global warehouse and inventory strategies. The role involves maintaining inventory records, coordinating with Procurement, and ensuring spare parts availability for terminal equipment. With 2-3 years of experience preferred, the ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain or related field and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $75K - $85K and requires flexibility in work hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Ability to interpret inventory usage data and identify trends.
• Strong focus on data accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the management system.
• Coordinate and execute cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory with reporting recommendations.
• Ensure parts availability to support equipment maintenance.
• Promote safe warehouse operations through inspections and corrections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

College degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related discipline

Equivalent hands-on inventory and warehouse experience

Tools

CMMS or ERP systems

IFS experience

Job description

APM Terminals

The Assistant Inventory Manager supports terminal operations by ensuring accurate, safe, and cost-effective management of spare parts and warehouse inventory in alignment with APM Terminals’ global asset management standards. You will partner closely with Maintenance, Procurement, Finance, and HSSE teams to balance parts availability with inventory optimization, enabling equipment reliability and safe operations across critical terminal assets.

Appetizer

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.

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 is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Exposure to global inventory and asset management standards with the opportunity to localize best practices at the terminal level
• A balanced work environment that supports operational performance while recognizing the importance of safety, wellbeing, and sustainable workloads
• Ongoing professional development through hands‑on learning, cross‑functional collaboration, and access to continuous improvement initiatives
• The opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability, cost control, and operational readiness across critical terminal assets

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Inventory Manager to support the execution of APM Terminals’ global warehouse and inventory strategy at the terminal level. In this role, you will apply a criticality‑based approach to ensure spare parts availability while balancing inventory cost, safety, and asset reliability. You will work closely with Asset Management, Maintenance, Procurement, Finance, and HSSE to ensure inventory practices align with maintenance requirements, safety standards, and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely inventory records within the inventory management system (IFS), ensuring data integrity for part numbers, units of measure, and descriptions
• Coordinate and execute cycle counts and support annual physical inventory processes, including investigation and documentation of discrepancies
• Support reconciliation activities between inventory records and Finance, ensuring proper documentation of receipts, issues, and adjustments
• Monitor slow‑moving and obsolete inventory and prepare periodic reporting with recommendations for management review
• Track minimum and maximum stock levels and recommend adjustments based on usage trends and criticality of assets
• Ensure parts availability to support maintenance of terminal equipment, including RTGs, top loaders, yard equipment, and reefer assets
• Develop, maintain, and report inventory KPIs and warehouse performance dashboards to support data‑driven decision‑making
• Coordinate with Procurement to monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, and delivery timelines
• Communicate parts availability and delivery status to maintenance planners and supervisors to support maintenance readiness
• Promote safe warehouse operations by participating in safety walks, inspections, and corrective action follow‑up

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
• A college degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands‑on inventory and warehouse experience
• 2–3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or maintenance support within a marine, industrial, or asset‑intensive environment
• Experience working with CMMS or ERP systems, with IFS experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory usage data, identify trends, and support operational decisions
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy, documentation, and compliance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multicultural and unionized environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management reporting tools

Salary: $75K - $85K

Location: Miami, FL

Physical Demands & Work Environment

You will work in both office and terminal environments and will regularly engage in warehouse and yard activities. This role requires standing, walking, lifting, and occasional work outdoors in varying weather conditions. During peak operational periods, flexibility to work nights, weekends, or holidays may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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