BIM Rapid Deployment Team - AM Regional Inventory Specialist BIM

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 Lead 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

This role offers a unique combination of operational management in a terminal environment and exposure to global project execution, providing a breadth of experience that is not typically available within a single role.

• Opportunity to work at the APM Terminals Head Office while participating in global deployments across multiple projects and terminal locations globally

• 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 APMT Business System, operational excellence, and continuous improvement practices in high-impact environments

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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