Holland America Line · 4 hours ago
Inventory Control Analyst
Holland America Line offers world-renowned vacations at sea and is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Analyst to enhance their inventory processes. The role involves providing analytical support, driving process improvements, and collaborating with various teams to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
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Responsibilities
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 metrics 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 escalate into operational delays or audit findings
Qualification
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
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
Preferred
Preferred postgraduate degree in Data Engineering / Data Analytics
Benefits
Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Health Benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training & Professional Development
Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Company
Holland America Line
Originally founded over 140 years ago, Holland America is a long estanblished name in the cruise industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70M2025-01-07Undisclosed· $70M
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