Carnival Cruise Line
This position will be part of the Maritime Asset Strategy Senior Leadership Team and supports the global MAST (Maritime Asset Strategy Transformation) Program by overseeing the Corporate wide initiative of standardizing Inventory Controls (IC) through establishing a Center of Excellence (COE). The Inventory Controls COE being foundational to drive and realize MAST benefits through leveraging the global scale of our business, having right parts at the right time and driving operational efficiencies.
This role requires a strategic leader driving inventory excellence - governing standards, enabling inventory / spend visibility and compliance, and coordinating with the MAST TMO and Brand Leads / Liaisons to execute targeted shipboard and shoreside initiatives, foster accountability, and accelerate best practice adoption across brands and Corporate.
Essential Functions:
Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning - Provide guidance and support to enhance team members' skills and capabilities"
Set Strategic Inventory Controls Direction - Define the vision for inventory controls and inventory management, aligning with broader MAST goals and organization priorities
Program / Center Leadership - Lead planning and execution of inventory initiatives, including resolving key issues, managing interdependencies, and mitigating execution risks
Resource and Budget Oversight - Allocate IC COE and inventory resources effectively and oversee related / adjacent budget planning (e.g., support annual CAPEX spend)
Governance and Standards - Establish / enforce inventory control role performance standards, personnel training requirements, and IC certification protocols
Stakeholder Engagement and Management - Coordinate with functional leadership, resolve cross-functional and cross-brand issues, and ensure alignment across teams
Communication / Change - Approve internal and external inventory-related comms and ensure leadership is informed of key decisions and risks
Execution Management - Drive completion of IC COE and Brand / shipboard tasks, KPI development, monitor progress, and ensure accountability across the organization
Continuous Improvement - Foster a culture of performance, compliance, and rapid adoption of best practices across brands
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
Supply chain credentials / certifications desired (e.g., ASCM)
Demonstrated success managing inventory with deep knowledge of operations and logistics
Background with proven ability / experience to set vision and lead complex inventory and supply chain initiatives
15+ years of total work experience, with 10+ years in inventory controls, purchasing, and logistics leadership
Skilled in creative problem-solving, including quantitative and optimization modeling
Deep expertise in product forecasting, demand planning, and inventory replenishment, with strong project management capabilities
Operate at an executive level, setting direction via strategic planning and high impact decision-making
Operate with a global, cross-brand perspective - balancing local needs with enterprise-wide priorities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong stakeholder management. skills with experience influencing senior leadership across functions
Skilled in budget management, cost optimization, and aligning inventory. strategy with organization goals
Strong strategic thinking, risk management, and execution tracking capabilities
Extensive experience across dispersed geography, high-volume, high-SKU operations
Proven success in deploying resources, information systems, and vessel-based inventory teams to drive strategic growth and operational goals
Partner closely with senior leadership across functions and brands to ensure alignment and execution
Apply a data-driven approach to monitor outcomes and drive accountability
Conduct quarterly shipboard visits to observe practices firsthand, identify improvement areas, and reinforce standards
Partner with IT, Internal Audit, Health & Environmental Safety and adjacent teams to enhance inventory visibility, automation and analytics
Physical Demands: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Travel: Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. 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
#LI-Hybrid #Corp 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. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
Set Strategic Inventory Controls Direction - Define the vision for inventory controls and inventory management, aligning with broader MAST goals and organization priorities
Program / Center Leadership - Lead planning and execution of inventory initiatives, including resolving key issues, managing interdependencies, and mitigating execution risks
Resource and Budget Oversight - Allocate IC COE and inventory resources effectively and oversee related / adjacent budget planning (e.g., support annual CAPEX spend)
Governance and Standards - Establish / enforce inventory control role performance standards, personnel training requirements, and IC certification protocols
Stakeholder Engagement and Management - Coordinate with functional leadership, resolve cross-functional and cross-brand issues, and ensure alignment across teams
Communication / Change - Approve internal and external inventory-related comms and ensure leadership is informed of key decisions and risks
Execution Management - Drive completion of IC COE and Brand / shipboard tasks, KPI development, monitor progress, and ensure accountability across the organization
Continuous Improvement - Foster a culture of performance, compliance, and rapid adoption of best practices across brands
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
Supply chain credentials / certifications desired (e.g., ASCM)
Demonstrated success managing inventory with deep knowledge of operations and logistics
Background with proven ability / experience to set vision and lead complex inventory and supply chain initiatives
15+ years of total work experience, with 10+ years in inventory controls, purchasing, and logistics leadership
Skilled in creative problem-solving, including quantitative and optimization modeling
Deep expertise in product forecasting, demand planning, and inventory replenishment, with strong project management capabilities
Operate at an executive level, setting direction via strategic planning and high impact decision-making
Operate with a global, cross-brand perspective - balancing local needs with enterprise-wide priorities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong stakeholder management. skills with experience influencing senior leadership across functions
Skilled in budget management, cost optimization, and aligning inventory. strategy with organization goals
Strong strategic thinking, risk management, and execution tracking capabilities
Extensive experience across dispersed geography, high-volume, high-SKU operations
Proven success in deploying resources, information systems, and vessel-based inventory teams to drive strategic growth and operational goals
Partner closely with senior leadership across functions and brands to ensure alignment and execution
Apply a data-driven approach to monitor outcomes and drive accountability
Conduct quarterly shipboard visits to observe practices firsthand, identify improvement areas, and reinforce standards
Partner with IT, Internal Audit, Health & Environmental Safety and adjacent teams to enhance inventory visibility, automation and analytics
Physical Demands: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Travel: Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. 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
#LI-Hybrid #Corp 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. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf