Team Lead, Inventory Control
€35,504 - €42,513 per year
Key Skills
Job Description
In May 2026, we opened our new distribution center in Amsterdam. We are currently building up our operations and are looking for colleagues who want to grow with us. From this location, we support the logistics processes of an international fashion brand.
At APL Logistics, we focus on connecting supply chains across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.
Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone – including you. What’s our secret? Never thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘You’. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.
We’re looking for a colleague to join our new warehouse team in Amsterdam in the position of Team lead Inventory Control.
This role reports into the Supervisor Inventory Control.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a hands-on senior team member, leading by example and supporting colleagues in daily operations.
Train and support team members in warehouse management systems and processes.
Coordinate daily inventory control activities, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed accurately.
Perform and support cycle counts, inventory audits, investigations, and stock adjustments to maintain inventory accuracy.
Review inventory variance reports and work with operations teams to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Serve as the primary point of contact between warehouse operations.
Support continuous improvement, safety, and 5S initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and workplace organization.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
Experience in a warehouse or distribution environment, including at least 1 year in a Team Lead role coordinating daily activities and supporting a team.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Good communication skills and fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
The typical salary range for this position is: €35.504 – 42.513 (paid on 13-month salaries + holiday allowance)
The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills and experience. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.
Core Responsibilities
The Team Lead will coordinate daily inventory control activities, including cycle counts, audits, and stock adjustments to ensure accuracy. They will also train team members on warehouse management systems and support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a Team Lead role within a warehouse or distribution environment. Proficiency in warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
Benefits
- Holiday allowance
- Bonus
About APL Logistics
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
To stay ahead in today's global marketplace, your business needs a logistics partner that connects you to suppliers, vendors, and customers anywhere in the world – APL Logistics is that partner. APL Logistics brings together dedicated teams at origin and destination, decision-ready data, and carrier-neutral execution in one connected model, giving your team more time to assess options and make confident decisions. With order assurance at the center, combined with our 45 years of deep operational experience, we proactively anticipate impacts to performance, drive smarter decision-making, and turn complex supply chain plans into reliable execution. - Supply chain design and engineering - Shipment consolidation and deconsolidation - Global freight forwarding and customs management - Regional warehousing and distribution networks management - IT solutions that increase supply chain performance within manageable costs APL Logistics is a globally recognized innovator in supply chain and logistics management. Our logistics professionals offer local expertise throughout our global network. With over 20 million square feet of warehouse space, APL Logistics is the go-to global supply chain specialist for automotive, consumer, industrial, and retail companies. APL Logistics offers the experience and advantage our customers can rely on.