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Maersk • Germany,Herleshausen,37293 | Germany

Warehouse Inventory Administrator

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Warehouse Inventory Administrator to join our operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting stock control processes, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. You will work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to improve inventory accuracy and drive continuous improvement across the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute both proactive and reactive cycle counts in line with contractual service level agreements (SLAs)

  • Support inventory control processes to prevent, identify, and resolve discrepancies in stock transactions and balances

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, inventory accuracy, and compliance

  • Prepare and report on inventory accuracy and compliance metrics, sharing insights with key stakeholders

  • Maintain a strong understanding of internal and customer systems to support inventory and production-related activities

  • Assist in optimizing storage utilization to maximize warehouse efficiency

  • Investigate and resolve ad-hoc inventory-related issues as they arise

  • Monitor stock variances and process adjustments in compliance with SLAs

  • Provide general administrative and operational support as needed

  • Ensure the warehouse is kept clean and organized in accordance with company hygiene standards

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) is an advantage

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and chart creation)

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels (customers, authorities, management, and operations teams)

  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to manage resources and track inventory adjustments accurately

  • Fluency in English, good German language skills

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

Company benefits

Open to part time work for some roles
Open to compressed hours
In house training
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Life assurance
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Adoption leave
Private GP service
Buy or sell annual leave
Religious celebration leave
401K
Annual pay rises
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning platform
Mentoring
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Women’s health leave
L&D budget
Professional subscriptions
Lunch and learns

Working at Maersk

Company employees:

100,000+

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

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