Manager, Inventory & Supply Planning

Carnival Corporation • Miami, FL

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About The Position

We are seeking a results-driven Manager to lead inventory and supply planning for technical spare parts, driving measurable improvements in service performance, cost efficiency, and operational execution. This role is responsible for optimizing inventory levels, executing replenishment strategies, and aligning cross-functional teams to meet service level agreements while reducing waste. A key player in building and transforming the team, this leader will help reshape how the organization manages spare parts planning through data-driven decision-making, process innovation, and effective S&OP/S&OE execution. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, supply chain planning expertise, and a track record of delivering impactful results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management and supply planning.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a team within a supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in supply chain management software, preferably Kinaxis.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of 3-8 supply planning professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve business objectives.
• Establish a clear vision and objectives to deliver business outcomes while challenging the team to create effective execution strategies.
• Closely observe group dynamics to understand the roles, perspectives, priorities, emotions, and motivations of team members, applying this knowledge to facilitate results.
• Engage in selling and influencing to gain support for the vision, strategy, and initiatives.
• Develop and benchmark performance measures to track progress and drive continuous improvement (Service, Turnover, OTIF, etc.).
• Develop and implement inventory and supply planning capabilities to enhance service delivery while reducing inventory levels and associated costs.
• Foster effective collaboration across departments, including demand planning, logistics, procurement, sourcing, technical operations, and supplier teams.
• Oversee the creation and execution of inventory and supply plans to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location at the right time, all while minimizing inventory levels and costs.
• Conduct scenario modeling and analysis to provide decision-makers with various options and trade-offs.
• Support the Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP).
• Establish and lead the Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) process to ensure that the strategic plan is effectively translated into daily operations.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members on Lean, Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with IT and analytics team to automate manual processes and improve systems integration.
• Facilitate regular reviews of planning processes to ensure alignment with business goals.

Benefits

• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources.
• Company paid term life insurance and disability coverage.
• 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 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays.
• 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.
• Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees