Supply Chain Inventory Planner

Norwegian Cruise Line • Miami, FL

3d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Inventory Planner is responsible for analyzing historical consumption patterns, seasonality, and itinerary-based demand to generate accurate forecasts, maintaining and enhancing forecasting models, and entering demand projections into the IMS system; this role also recommends improvements to planning cycles and reporting processes to mitigate supply risks, leverages IMS data and forecasting tools to prevent stockouts and optimize inventory across warehouses and voyages, collaborates with Supply Chain Planners to ensure proactive inventory management aligned with cruise schedules and special events, and contributes to the design and integration of dashboards and scorecard reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or materials management.
• Experience with enterprise planning tools (e.g., JDA, O9, SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of supply chain planning concepts and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Familiarity with KPI tracking and supply chain reporting

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to inventory management, inventory optimization, allocation and demand forecasting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory supply plans (daily, weekly, monthly) by product category for all relevant locations.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable supply plans with appropriate time-phasing, detail, and inventory targets.
• Oversee inventory levels by setting minimum/maximum thresholds, reorder points, and planning replenishment using IMS data and forecasting tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: including Vendors, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations to ensure inventory availability and capacity alignment.
• Monitor and report on IMS deployment and integration, track inventory plan execution, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and exception management for production delays, shortages, and demand shifts.
• Maintain and update inventory planning SOPs, initiating enhancements as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, inventory turnover, and operational readiness.
• Prepare inputs and actively participate in weekly Supply Chain Management and IMS meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees