Analyst, Technical Inventory Control

The Technical Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support driving benchmarking, metrics, continuous improvement, and change management initiatives across technical inventory work-streams. This role involves assisting in the collection of data and analysis of vessel's inventory accuracy, controls, reporting as well as process improvements for data recording/collection methods and standardization of inventory processes. The Technical Inventory Control Analyst will work closely with shoreside and shipboard Technical and Deck / Maritime Operations collaborating with the Demand Planning, Inventory Control, and Procurement shoreside teams. The ideal candidate will be able to proactively engage with cross-functional teams, strong attention to detail, strategic thinking and able to work in an agile and complex organization.

Essential Functions:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Provide analytical support for the shipboard teams associated to inventory accuracy, controls, and reporting. Assist in the creation of SOPs, and process flows. Assist with reviewing/updating system entered data. Ensure the vessels record keeping and ordering process is completed accurately working in collaboration with shoreside Demand Planning and Supply Planning ensuring appropriate inventory levels are properly maintained to meet onboard demands. Assist with process flow and reporting documents. Assists in flagging critical spares for each vessel.
• Process Improvement: Drive process improvements for data recording/collection methods and standardization of inventory processes. Assist in creating, maintaining, and provided continuous improvement plan for vessel Corrective Actions for data inaccuracies, inventory control gaps, and non-compliance issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with shoreside and shipboard Technical and Deck / Maritime Operations, collaborating with the Demand Planning, Inventory Control, and Procurement shoreside teams in both day-to-day reporting as well as longer term projects. Provide analytical support for key strategic and corporate initiatives (MAST, Demand Planning, Supply Planning). Provide analytical support for development of business cases for new technologies, systems and programs to drive maintenance and inventory improvement initiatives.
• Benchmarking and Metrics: Provide analytical support driving benchmarking, metrics, continuous improvement, reporting and change management initiatives. Assist in the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards & reports/ policies / SOPs. Gather and share metrics, KPIs, corrective action data, and lessons learned through routine engagement and follow-ups with vessels and shoreside SMEs. Routinely review defined parameters, acceptance ranges, and thresholds to ensure metric s and KPIs remain relevant to stakeholders. Perform quality assurance of inventory reports made by crew identifying gaps to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Problem Solving: Anticipate supply chain disruptions, recognize anomalies in consumption or stock levels, and address issues before they escalate into operational delays or audit findings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferred field of Data Analytics / Data Engineering
• Preferred Postgraduate degree in Data Engineering / Data Analytics
• 3+ Years experience in inventory controls and data analysis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Expert level knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Tableau/Power BI
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Working understanding of Data Warehouse, data virtualization, and data visualization
• Working knowledge of AMOS or similar WMS/ERP
• Understanding of Inventory Controls and difference between Inventory Control and Inventory Management
• Understanding of Stata/R or MATLAB
• Experience with inventory management systems and data analysis.
• Proven track record of process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Able to multi-task with an understanding of project priorities
• Capable of working with multiple large data sets from various sources simultaneously and cleanse dirty data.

Physicals Demands: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel: No or very little travel likely

Work Conditions: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee's discretion.
• Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
• Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
• Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
• Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
• On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

About Us

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.