Assistant Inventory Manager

APM Terminals • Elizabeth, NJ

10d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 a part of our journey. What We Can Offer At APMT 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. Additionally, you will benefit from: Opportunities to contribute to innovation in inventory governance, data integrity, and warehouse optimization. A balanced operational environment that values structured processes, safety, and sustainable work practices. Development pathways supported by global and regional learning programs, including exposure to maintenance, planning, and terminal operations. A collaborative environment where your recommendations influence continuous improvement and operational performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• 3+ years of experience in terminal operations, inventory management, asset maintenance, or heavy industrial environments; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership capability within a unionized workforce, including effective labor‑management engagement and people‑centric coaching skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel; able to translate data into decisions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, receiving/issuing processes, and data integrity within complex maintenance environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, and uphold standards tied to safety, operational discipline, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain precise alignment between system inventory and physical warehouse locations, ensuring accuracy in bin discipline and storage standards.
• Oversee timely processing of spare parts in compliance with procurement policies, ERP (IFS) controls, and inventory governance requirements.
• Use advanced Excel and ERP data to drive operational decisions that strengthen transparency, reliability, and performance.
• Lead and support structured Min/Max governance, stock‑turn performance, and inventory health improvements.
• Analyze aging stock, consumption patterns, and lead times to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Foster accountability and a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration within a unionized workforce.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and audit‑ready warehouse through routine safety walks, hazard mitigation, and adherence to HSSE and handling standards.

Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to innovation in inventory governance, data integrity, and warehouse optimization.
• A balanced operational environment that values structured processes, safety, and sustainable work practices.
• Development pathways supported by global and regional learning programs, including exposure to maintenance, planning, and terminal operations.
• A collaborative environment where your recommendations influence continuous improvement and operational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level