Technical Inventory Control Analyst - MAST

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.

• Accountability 1:
  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.

• Accountability 2:
  Process Improvement – Drive process improvements for data recording/collection methods and standardization of inventory processes. Assist in creating, maintaining, and providing continuous improvement plan for vessel Corrective Actions for data inaccuracies, inventory control gaps, and non‑compliance issues.

• Accountability 3:
  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.

• Accountability 4:
  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 metrics and KPIs remain relevant to stakeholders.
  
  Perform quality assurance of inventory reports made by crew identifying gaps to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Accountability 5:
  Problem Solving – Anticipate supply chain disruptions, recognize anomalies in consumption or stock levels, and address issues before they escalations into operational delays or audit findings.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree required, preferred field of Data Analytics / Data Engineering

• 3+ Years experience in inventory controls and data analysis

• 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

• Preferred:
  Postgraduate degree in Data Engineering / Data Analytics

• Understanding of Inventory Controls and difference between Inventory Control and Inventory Management

• Understanding of Stata/R or MATLAB

• Scope:
  The role requires the ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and compliance risks, fitting into the organization by ensuring inventory accuracy and efficiency across both onboard vessels and…