Maxphotonics GmbH is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Inventory Coordinator to support operations in Gilching, managing inventory flow within a two-bin (Kanban-style) system, ensuring repair areas receive the correct parts quickly and efficiently, while maintaining strong 5S standards and performing routine inventory control tasks to ensure accuracy and availability.
About Maxphotonics GmbH
Specialization: High-performance fiber laser solutions built by Maxphotonics
Heritage: Backed by over 20 years of innovation and a global team of experts
Mission: Ensures consistent performance and responsive support at every stage of customers’ production journey
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.
Location: Gilching, Germany — supporting European operations and customer service
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
Hands-On Ownership: Directly manage a two-bin Kanban inventory replenishment system
Direct Repair Support: Respond quickly to part requests, keeping repair teams supplied and productive
Lean & 5S Exposure: Build practical experience in 5S principles and lean inventory management
European Operations Role: Reports directly to the Operation Manager Europe, with visibility across regional supply chain needs
Position Overview
This Inventory Coordinator role is responsible for managing inventory flow within a two-bin (Kanban-style) system, ensuring repair areas receive the correct parts quickly and efficiently. You will respond to part requests from repair teams, retrieve required materials from stock, and deliver them to a designated handover location, while supporting daily material flow, maintaining strong 5S standards in the inventory area, and performing routine inventory control tasks.
Why This Role Matters: As Inventory Coordinator at Maxphotonics, you keep repair teams supplied with the right parts at the right time, supporting the reliable performance of high-precision fiber laser systems used by customers worldwide. You’ll build hands-on Kanban and 5S inventory management experience, work closely with purchasing and supply chain teams to prevent shortages, gain exposure to lean manufacturing principles in a growing photonics company, and take ownership of an inventory area that directly supports customer-facing repair operations.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Flow & Replenishment
- 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
Inventory Control & 5S Standards
- Perform cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks
- Maintain organized, clean, and audit-ready inventory areas following 5S principles
- Identify and escalate supply risks or discrepancies
- Support consistent, error-free material handovers to repair teams
Supply Chain Coordination
- Coordinate with purchasing or supply chain teams regarding replenishment needs
- Support daily material flow across the Gilching operations site
- Communicate stock risks and discrepancies to relevant stakeholders
- Contribute to smooth, efficient repair operations through reliable inventory support
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Experience in inventory, warehouse, or production support roles
- Basic ERP or inventory system experience preferred
- Understanding of 5S and lean principles is an advantage
Essential Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- German and/or English language skills appropriate for operational communication
How to Apply: Submit your resume via email to lisi.wu@maxlasers.com with the subject line “Inventory Coordinator Application,” highlighting why you’re the perfect fit for this role and how you plan to contribute to Max’s success.
About Maxphotonics GmbH
At Maxphotonics GmbH, the company services the high-performance fiber laser solutions built by Maxphotonics, backed by over 20 years of innovation and a global team of experts. Maxphotonics ensures consistent performance and responsive support at every stage of its customers’ production journey, with the Gilching site playing a key role in supporting European operations, repair services, and inventory reliability.
Career Excellence: Join a growing fiber laser technology company and help keep repair operations running smoothly across Europe.
Who Should Apply?
- Warehouse & Inventory Professionals: With experience in stock control or production support
- Kanban/5S Practitioners: Comfortable working within two-bin replenishment systems
- Detail-Oriented Coordinators: Skilled in cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks
- Lean Manufacturing Enthusiasts: Interested in growing their expertise in lean and 5S principles
- Bilingual Candidates: With German and/or English skills suited for operational communication
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