JOB NUMBER: JB04284
VACANCY NUMBER: ADV05270
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ORGANIZATION: MSC Cruises INC.
BUSINESS AREA: Office
LINE MANAGER: Manager, Shipboard Orders & Inventory
We are seeking a highly organized and meticulous individual to specialize in monitoring MSC US Fleet Shipboard Orders and Inventory Management. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient and accurate tracking of ordering schedules to guarantee timely transmission of (RDA) Requests for Acquisition or Master Orders for food, beverage, uniforms, and hotel products required by our ships. This role supports the Manager, Shipboard Orders and Inventory, in achieving team goals for shipboard stock levels, cost and stock targets, par levels adherence, and established KPIs for effective inventory management and accuracy.
Inventory Management: Monitor shipboard stock levels within par levels and ensure adherence to KPIs.
Reporting: Deliver timely reports on food, beverage, uniforms, and hotel inventory.
Analysis: Conduct stock analysis, targets revisions, and provide feedback to operations. Extract and analyze data to support decision-making.
Coordination: Work with Ships Inventory, Accounting, and Food & Beverage Operations departments to update all participants on changes concurring that affects inventory.
Forecasting: Supports monitoring forecasting for F&B, hotel, and uniforms and report variances on execution.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with established timelines, global calendars, and monitoring of the timely transmissions of RDA/Master Orders within datelines.
Training: Train and supervise shipboard staff on inventory management best practices.
More Details
- Monitoring request orders RDA/Master Orders and validates adherence with par levels, inventory in transit and current stock on hand.
- Ensuring adherence to par levels and monitoring onboard consumption.
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of ordered supplies.
- Support monitoring inventory levels and forecast future needs to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
- Extracting and analyzing relevant information from various data sources to support the shipboard and shore teams.
- Maintain periodic reports for inventory analytics.
- Ensuring the correctness and validity of all necessary data analysis.
- Propose actions based on insights gained from analysis.
- Assist with the implementation of inventory management systems and procedures.
- Conduct training of shipboard staff on inventory management best practices.
- Delivers timely reports on food, beverage, uniforms, and hotel inventory.
- Ensure alignment with Procurement, Logistics, and Master list using available tools.
- Coordinate with Food & Beverage Operations managers and Hotel Operations.
- Support the team in month-end closing, forecasting activities, and any other needs.
- Follow new processes on ad hoc menu changes impacting forecasting.
- Participates in cross-functional business projects and performs ad hoc analysis upon request.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related hospitality field.
- Understanding of the food and/or beverage market products is an advantage.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Proven experience in inventory management, preferably in a maritime or shipboard environment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in inventory management software; knowledge of MMS/CrunchTime is preferable.
- Advanced user of Excel required; knowledge of Power BI is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Target-oriented, with diligence and an elevated level of accuracy.
- Good understanding of budget and forecasting processes.
Information about visa requirements if any
- Must be US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US
- MSC Cruises USA is an E-Verify employer
MSC Cruises USA is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. It is our policy to employ and promote qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and business needs.
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MSC Cruises is the world‘s largest privately-owned cruise company and the number one cruise line in
Europe, South America, South Africa and the Gulf.
A game-changer in the world of cruises, MSC has built a global reputation as an innovator and has one of the
youngest cruise fleets.
MSC Cruises is a family-owned and family-run Company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and It is part of
the MSC Group, which encompasses world-leading maritime companies.
As a family who has found its fortunes at sea for over 300 years, protecting the oceans and the communities
that we visit is a top priority for us.
Having embarked on a never-ending journey of continuous improvement, MSC Cruises has integrated
environmental stewardship in all aspects of its operations. This commitment lies at the very heart of our
business.
We employ over 30,000 people worldwide. MSC Cruises is part of the MSC Group, which encompasses
world-leading maritime companies.
