Inventory Expert

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are looking for an Inventory Expert to join our team in Quito, Ecuador. 

Accountabilities
-    Inventory Management in given area of responsibility (MEA / AMER)
-    WGLS operated stock, Non GLS locations, Contract stock
-    Monitor inventory, propose and follow up related actions such as scrapping, buy backs to WGLS, obsolescence identification
-    Reporting and follow up to stakeholders in different departments and locations (NCs, WGLS such as PD and PS, Business Control).
-    On time communication with stakeholder.

Main Responsibilities: 
-    Monitor inventories and trends related to contract stock, safety stock, sales stock and workshop stock in the local network companies assigned to inventory expert 
-    Propose actions for inventory management such as buy-backs to WGLS, scrapping, obsolescence management to correct stakeholders in different Wärtsilä entities.
-    Follow-up that internal controls, physical counting, inbound/outbound movements in SAP are done in the local plants 
-    Cooperation and follow up on corrective actions with local warehouse / workshop management teams, planners, Business control, technical support and sales 
-    Support and advise stakeholders where required
-    Maintain SAP data related to inventory status.
-    Plan and manage stock volume when applicable.
-    Create and maintain inventory databases and systems for accurately managing inventory.
-    Track/Follow up slow and non-moving inventory
-    Analyse root causes of inventory differences and provide solutions.
-    Support with Internal Controls related to warehousing & inventory for assigned region
-    Support own team with other Warehousing & Distribution and inventory related tasks as required.
-    Communication with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and proactive way, both verbally and in written.

Qualifications and skills required:
-    BSc in Logistics, Engineering or equivalent
-    Minimum 5 years of experience within Logistics, Warehousing, Inventory Management or Supply chain management
-    Good knowledge from ERPs such as SAP and Navision ERP related to warehouse and inventory management
-    Good knowledge in computer software programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
-    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-    Good communication, cooperations and teamwork skills in a multicultural and international work environment, both verbally and in written
-    Presentation skills
-    Negotiation skills
-    Change Management skills
-    Fluent in English, both verbally and in written
-    Well organized
-    Attention to detail
-    Basic technical knowledge of Wärtsilä product portfolio.

Last application date: 22/10/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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