Senior Specialist, Supply Chain

Carnival Corporation • Miami, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting inventory planning, forecasting, and allocation across Carnival’s shipboard retail operations, shore-based warehouses, and eCommerce platforms. This role applies judgment within established frameworks to manage inventory levels, replenishment strategies, and allocation decisions in support of product availability, aged stock reduction, cost control, and retail revenue optimization. The position partners closely with vendors, warehouse operations, shipboard retail teams, and internal stakeholders to support inventory efficiency and operational alignment. Highly analytical and operationally focused, the role contributes to retail performance and continuous improvement across the fleet.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Discipline: Supply Chain, Business Development, Commerce, Merchandising, International Business, Marketing, Administration, Computing, Product Development, or Buying/Purchasing
• 4+ years of experience in inventory planning, forecasting, retail planning, or supply chain operations (Required)
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, dashboards, charts)
• Experience with inventory management and forecasting systems
• Ability to analyze costs, margins, pricing, and inventory performance
• Proficiency with reporting and analytics tools (Tableau, Hyperion, Shopify, or similar)
• Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities with attention to detail
• Solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals, including logistics and Incoterms
• Vendor management and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear and effective communication with both shipboard and shoreside partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI tools (including Copilot)

Responsibilities

• Supports inventory planning, forecasting, and allocation activities across shipboard retail locations, shore-based warehouses, Celebration Key, and eCommerce platforms to maintain product availability aligned with demand.
• Applies judgment within established frameworks to manage inventory levels, replenishment strategies, and allocation decisions in support of business and operational objectives.
• Partners with vendors and warehouse teams to facilitate timely delivery of new items and reorders, while monitoring inventory performance including stock levels, aging, transfers, and receipts of goods.
• Analyzes inventory trends and performance to recommend and support promotional strategies for slow-moving items and collaborates cross-functionally to identify opportunities that improve sales, inventory turn, and overall stock optimization.
• Supports the development, automation, and ongoing enhancement of inventory and sales reporting across systems including Excel, Tableau, Hyperion, Shopify, and related platforms.
• Analyzes sell-through performance, demand patterns, and aging inventory, generating insights that support reduction of excess inventory and improvement of inventory turns.
• Collaborates with Merchandising, Analytics, and leadership teams to support the evolution of performance analytics, identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, and enhance data visibility.
• Utilizes multiple data sources and tools to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in supply chain and retail performance.
• Supports purchasing and inventory planning activities by developing and recommending buys aligned with business demand, sales performance, and inventory strategy to support revenue and cost objectives.
• Applies judgment within established guidelines in forecasting demand and supporting replenishment strategies, including placing reorders at a regular cadence across programs and channels.
• Coordinates vendor-related activities, including supporting vendor onboarding, maintaining vendor records, and assisting in the resolution of vendor-related issues to ensure continuity of supply.
• Supports purchase order management and execution to ensure accuracy and alignment with inventory needs.
• Provides insights and feedback to cross-functional teams regarding supply chain performance, inventory demand, and purchasing opportunities.
• Supports initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and retail operations by partnering with Performance Analytics, IT, Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse, and Finance teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Applies judgment within established frameworks when evaluating inventory workflows, re-order systems, and PAR level strategies to support effective inventory positioning across operations.
• Supports inventory control activities, including audits and cycle counts across warehouse and fleet operations, to improve accuracy and reduce variances.
• Assists in purchase order execution to support timely and accurate delivery of merchandise aligned with inventory needs.
• Collaborates with supply chain partners to support the implementation of process improvements that enhance merchandise flow and operational effectiveness.
• Identifies opportunities related to shipping, freight, sourcing, and warehousing to support continuous improvement.
• Provides operational support across inventory and retail workflows, ensuring alignment of inventory needs across shipboard operations, Retail Account Managers (RAMs), Retail Cares, and multiple sales channels.
• Reviews and processes merchandise and retail supply invoices to ensure accuracy and alignment with purchasing and inventory activity.
• Coordinates inventory requirements across departments to support product availability and execution across channels, while participating in vendor interactions, including meetings and planning discussions.
• Supports vendor planning, product development, and negotiation activities by providing inventory and operational insights.

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
• 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: Senior