Purchasing Supply Chain Analyst

Job Description

The Business Supply Chain Analyst is a key contributor to the organization by providing analytical and operational support to the Supply Chain team. The analyst works with Purchasing management to develop new analytical reports and tools that are presented to the Executive team.  The analyst will be expected to synthesize large quantities of purchasing related data from various purchasing/finance systems into actionable qualitative and quantitative analyses.  This position will help support the Oracle Financials Purchasing process both operationally and via newly created analytics. This will ensure that the ships receive exactly what they are requesting from the Purchasing team. This position will support the ongoing operation of the Oracle IProcurement Requisition system (including Punchouts) and the Oracle Financials Purchasing system.

Job Functions:

• Define, evaluate, and analyze purchasing data for Purchasing Management team and for Executive presentations. Interpret data and present results in a clear and concise way – provide concrete and factual conclusions supported by data analysis.
• Develop Oracle Purchasing and Oracle Iprocurement (including Punchouts) process improvements, analytics, communications and operational improvements
• Responsible for data maintenance process improvements, analytics, communications, and operations
• Participate in system upgrades and testing. Responsible for updating series of Procurement documents.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned by the Director, Supply Chain
• Follow Purchasing department guidelines & procedures and identify areas of improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or finance required
• Work Experience:  3+ years relevant work experience.  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.  Advanced proficiency in Oracle Financials or similar database systems. Proficiency in Tableau.  Supply Chain systems, Oracle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to critically think, problem solve, and perform analysis.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented with a strong business sense.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion, coordinate action plans, and implement actionable strategies.
• Be able to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and achieve effective results
• Self-motivated; dedicated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt easily to change in dynamic environment.

Physical Demands:  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended period of time. 

Travel: Less than 25% travel ship based

Work Conditions:  Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.  May be requested to work a different shift.

This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida from Tuesday through Thursday.  Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some positions may require additional in-office time each week and final schedule is determined by your leader.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. 

Offers to select candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.   

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including: 

• Health Benefits: 
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans 
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources 
  • Additional programs include 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 – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion.  
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure. 
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.   
• 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 preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus 

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