Inventory Coordinator

Location: Gilching, Germany

Report to: Operation Manager Europe

Position Type: Regular, full-time

About Us:

At Maxphotonics GmbH, we service the high-performance fiber laser solutions built by Maxphotonics and backed by over 20 years of innovation and a global team of experts. We ensure consistent performance and responsive support at every stage of our customers’ production journey.

Why This Role Matters:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Inventory Coordinator to support our operations in Gilching. This role is responsible for managing inventory flow within a two-bin (Kanban-style) system, ensuring repair areas receive the correct parts quickly and efficiently.

The Inventory Coordinator will respond to part requests from repair teams, retrieve required materials from stock, and deliver them to a designated handover location. In addition to supporting daily material flow, the role is responsible for maintaining strong 5S standards in the inventory area and performing routine inventory control tasks to ensure accuracy and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a two-bin inventory replenishment system

• Respond to part requests from repair areas in a timely manner

• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to the designated handover location

• Monitor stock levels and proactively prevent shortages

• Perform cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks

• Maintain organized, clean, and audit-ready inventory areas following 5S principles

• Coordinate with purchasing or supply chain teams regarding replenishment needs

• Identify and escalate supply risks or discrepancies

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in inventory, warehouse, or production support roles

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

• Basic ERP or inventory system experience preferred

• Understanding of 5S and lean principles is an advantage

• German and/or English language skills appropriate for operational communication

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume via email to: lisi.wu@maxlasers.com with title/subject “Inventory Coordinator Application” highlighting why they're the perfect fit for this role and how they plan to contribute to Max's success.