Manager, Inventory Control COE Job at Carnival Cruises (Miami)

Job Description

The Inventory Control COE Manager is critical resource in the Inventory Control COE in improving inventory data accuracy within Carnival Corporation through developing and implementing inventory controls policies/standards and providing expertise to the brands in order to improve data integrity and enable value realization from the Marine Asset Strategy Transformation (MAST) initiative. This role involves engaging all eight Carnival brands in conjunction with cross-functional teams including operations, IT, and data governance to embed best practices and drive operational excellence.

Job Responsibility

Supports the COE Lead to drive inventory excellence and coordinate with brand inventory teams to execute shipboard initiatives
Work with TMO (Transformation Management Office) to report on performance, escalate issues, and surface investment needs
Work with brand inventory teams to deploy standards, execute initiatives, and drive change
Work with cross-functional leadership to resolve inter-dependencies
Standards & Requirements: Work with brand inventory teams to ensure work instructions comply with policies
support training by brands
Governance & Reporting: Define reporting needs
monitor reporting by brand inventory teams and surface issues
support brands with templates for corrective actions
support governance
Capability Improvements: Develop roadmap of initiatives
develop tools to support and monitor IMPACT
support execution of cross-brand initiatives
Resourcing & Investments: Confirm resourcing needs from brand inventory teams
develop business cases to support investments
Change Management: Support MAST TMO / Change Lead with change management
monitor execution of change initiatives by brand inventory teams
May lead project teams and inventory control working groups
Responsible for mentoring junior analysts or coordinators as the function grows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
Professional certification in process improvement or quality management (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, BPM, ISO 9001) is highly desirable
Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in operational and/or project management roles
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives in complex or regulated environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable improvements
Experience in stakeholder engagement, change management, and training delivery to support process adoption
Experience working with or within asset management, facilities management, or planned maintenance systems is a plus
Strong understanding of business process modelling tools and methodologies (e.g., BPMN, Visio, ARIS)
Familiarity with governance frameworks and compliance standards relevant to asset management or maintenance systems
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance
Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team
Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks
Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area

Nice to have

Professional certification in process improvement or quality management (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, BPM, ISO 9001)
Experience working with or within asset management, facilities management, or planned maintenance systems

What we offer

Health Benefits: Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
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 – 8 company-wide holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Vacation Time – 14 days/year for manager and below, 19 days/year for director and above
Sick Time – 80 hours/year for full-time employees
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
Hybrid Work Environment
Wellness Programs
Cruise Benefits
Parental Programs
Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase

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