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Sr. Supply Chain Center of Excellence Manager
Company Overview
As the parent company overseeing our nine distinctive brands worldwide, Carnival Corporation plays a vital role in providing integral support and strategic direction to each brand across various departments. We strive to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean we sail, place we visit and life we touch. As a member of our team, you will help lead the way in innovative and sustainable cruising, delivering memorable vacations and building borderless connections.
Our Culture Essentials
Joining the Carnival team means embracing our six Culture Essentials, which are the cornerstone values shaping our identity, principles, and actions. These beliefs and behaviors not only define who we are but also unite us as a team, guiding us in decision-making, fostering relationships, tackling challenges, and reaching milestones. These culture essentials propel us toward a shared vision of success, ensuring a collective effort in shaping our future.
- Speak Up
- Respect & Protect
- Empower
- Improve
- Listen & Learn
- Communicate
Responsibilities
Job Description
This position is responsible for developing and implementing key capabilities (processes, systems, analytics) within Supply Chain for the group that supports Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia.
The manager will work closely with the VP Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain, the Supply Chain leadership team, and the Global CoE in the development and implementation of capability building for the procurement, logistics, and inventory management teams within the organization.
He/she will also own the item master management (MDM) for food, beverage, hotel categories.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives for key processes within Supply Chain in a project basis. Use of analytical tools and methodologies to diagnose process deficiencies, bottlenecks, etc, and recommend and implement action items.
- Map systems and solutions to business capabilities; create systems roadmap, including solutions for automation, RPA, AI; co-lead business support of key procure-to-pay systems, implement controls etc.
- Create master data management program (MDM, focus on item master) for food, beverage, hotel items: clean up, standardize, taxonomy, governance. Work in process improvement projects, ideally using Lean Six Sigma
- Influence Supply Chain and Global Sourcing management at different levels, creating a case for change in a way that leads to collaboration, engagement, and clear lines of accountability
- Interact with Carnival Corp and sister Operating Companies in the coordination of best practices, systems implementation, etc.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree
- Identify preferred disciplines or major(s) to consider: Bachelor’s degree required in computer science, finance, engineering, supply chain or equivalent. Master’s degree in Supply Chain, MBA with Supply Chain concentration, or Supply Chain certifications strongly preferred
- Indicate preferred certifications or additional education: CPSM, PMP, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred
- Years and area of professional experience: Minimum Experience: 5- years of work experience in supply chain, preferably in developing and implementing capability improvement programs that require process improvement, systems evaluation and/or automation. Preferred Experience: Experience being able to get things done in ambiguous, complex, matrixed organizations. Having led or participated in change management initiatives. Consulting or consulting-like experience a plus.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Professional, Technical, Computer Skills): Minimal Qualifications: Strong analytical capability and aptitude. Demonstrated ability in process improvement and problem solving. Strong ability to influence stakeholders, some more senior in rank. Knowledge/exposure to multiple supply chain systems. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation communication skills, including power point presentations. Ability to work and get results in ambiguous and complex situations. Strong business acumen. Ability to develop business cases for the implementation of automation solutions.
Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Other job specific working conditions.
The range for this role’s salary is $105,900-179,900. Offers to the selected 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, wellness center, and health clinic at our Miami campus
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About Us
- A comprehensive benefit program which includes medical, dental and vision plans
- Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage and a 401(k) plan that includes a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Cruise benefits
- An on-site fully accredited preschool educational program located at our Doral campus
- An on-site Wellness Center and Health clinic at our Doral campus
Employee Benefits
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Hybrid Work Environment
Empowering work-life integration and flexible opportunities for your personal and career success
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Wellness Programs
Comprehensive employer wellness programs featuring mental health support and fitness options, including an on-site gym
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Cruise Benefits
An array of qualified complimentary and heavily discounted cruise options for the ultimate dream getaway
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Parental Programs
Generous parental leave time and adoption assistance programs
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Retirement Plan
Secure your future with our exceptional Traditional and Roth 401(k) options complemented by valuable company contributions
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Employee Stock Purchase
Invest in tomorrow with the opportunity to purchase Carnival shares at a discounted rate from their fair market value
In addition to the above, we offer PTO and company holidays as well as a variety of medical, dental, and voluntary plans
Culture
We celebrate our diverse team of over 160,000 team members representing 150 countries and are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life can succeed. We know our team members are at the heart of inspiring unforgettable happiness, so we strive to be the world’s number-one choice for hospitality, travel and leisure careers.