Assistant Inventory Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Miami, FL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Continuous improvement mindset: someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day

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