Inventory Control Analyst

Job Description

Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn offer world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, unified organization as part of their highly experienced team in our corporate office.

We’re looking for an experienced Inventory Control Analyst to join our team collaborating on process improvements and adherence. You’ll be responsible for providing analytical support driving benchmarking, metrics, continuous improvement, and change management initiatives across inventory work-streams. This role will assist in the collection of data as well as analyzing of vessel's inventory accuracy, compliance to controls, and reporting leading to process improvements and standardization of inventory processes.

The Inventory Control Analyst will work closely with shoreside and shipboard Operations collaborating across internal teams as well as other brands within the Corporation. 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. The role supports Holland America, Seabourn, Princess Cruises, and other brands as required.

Here’s a summary of what we are looking for in our Technical Inventory Control Analyst. Is this you?

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. Assist in flagging critical spares for each vessel.

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.

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.

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.

Anticipate supply chain disruptions, recognize anomalies in consumption or stock levels, and address issues before they elevate into operational delays or audit findings.

• 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
• 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
• 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

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Base Salary Range: $69,300.00 to $93,600.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and…