CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Technical Inventory Control Analyst
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, and 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, possess strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and be 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 vessel’s record keeping and ordering process is completed accurately, collaborating with shoreside Demand Planning and Supply Planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels that meet onboard demands. Assist with process flow and reporting documents. Flag 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 providing a continuous improvement plan for vessel corrective actions to address 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 for day-to-day reporting and longer-term projects. Provide analytical support for key strategic and corporate initiatives (MAST, Demand Planning, Supply Planning). Support 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 developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, reports, policies, and 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 keep metrics and KPIs 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 evolve 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 the 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 cleansing dirty data.
Physical 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.
Location Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.
Employment Information Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job‑related skills and experience.
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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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements 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/fmlA.pdf
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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 vessel’s record keeping and ordering process is completed accurately, collaborating with shoreside Demand Planning and Supply Planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels that meet onboard demands. Assist with process flow and reporting documents. Flag 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 providing a continuous improvement plan for vessel corrective actions to address 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 for day-to-day reporting and longer-term projects. Provide analytical support for key strategic and corporate initiatives (MAST, Demand Planning, Supply Planning). Support 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 developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, reports, policies, and 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 keep metrics and KPIs 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 evolve 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 the 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 cleansing dirty data.
Physical 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.
Location Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.
Employment Information Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job‑related skills and experience.
#LI-EJ1
#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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements 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/fmlA.pdf
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