Inventory Manager Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn offer world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, unified organization as part of their highly experienced team in our corporate office.
We're looking for an experienced Inventory Control Analyst to join our team collaborating on process improvements and adherence. You'll be responsible for providing analytical support driving benchmarking, metrics, continuous improvement, and change management initiatives across inventory work-streams. This role will assist in the collection of data as well as analyzing of vessel's inventory accuracy, compliance to controls, and reporting leading to process improvements and standardization of inventory processes. The Inventory Control Analyst will work closely with shoreside and shipboard Operations collaborating across internal teams as well as other brands within the Corporation. The ideal candidate will be able to proactively engage with cross-functional teams, strong attention to detail, strategic thinking and able to work in an agile and complex organization. The role supports Holland America, Seabourn, Princess Cruises, and other brands as required.
Here's a summary of what we are looking for in our Technical Inventory Control Analyst. Is this you?
Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis

Provide analytical support for the shipboard teams associated to inventory accuracy, controls, and reporting.
Assist in the creation of SOPs, and process flows. Assist with reviewing/updating system entered data. Ensure the vessels record keeping and ordering process is completed accurately working in collaboration with shoreside Demand Planning and Supply Planning ensuring appropriate inventory levels are properly maintained to meet onboard demands. Assist with process flow and reporting documents. Assist in flagging critical spares for each vessel.

• Process Improvement

Drive process improvements for data recording/collection methods and standardization of inventory processes. Assist in creating, maintaining, and provided continuous improvement plan for vessel Corrective Actions for data inaccuracies, inventory control gaps, and non-compliance issues.

• Collaboration

Work closely with shoreside and shipboard Technical and Deck / Maritime Operations, collaborating with the Demand Planning, Inventory Control, and Procurement shoreside teams in both day-to-day reporting as well as longer term projects. Provide analytical support for key strategic and corporate initiatives (MAST, Demand Planning, Supply Planning). Provide analytical support for development of business cases for new technologies, systems and programs to drive maintenance and inventory improvement initiatives.

• Benchmarking and Metrics

Provide analytical support driving benchmarking, metrics, continuous improvement, reporting and change management initiatives. Assist in the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards & reports/ policies / SOPs. Gather and share metrics, KPIs, corrective action data, and lessons learned through routine engagement and follow-ups with vessels and shoreside SMEs. Routinely review defined parameters, acceptance ranges, and thresholds to ensure metric s and KPIs remain relevant to stakeholders. Perform quality assurance of inventory reports made by crew identifying gaps to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Problem Solving

Anticipate supply chain disruptions, recognize anomalies in consumption or stock levels, and address issues before they escalate into operational delays or audit findings.
As an in-office role, this role requires in-office attendance Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays
Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferred field of Data Analytics / Data Engineering. Preferred postgraduate degree in Data Engineering / Data Analytics.
• 3+ Years experience in inventory controls and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Expert level knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Tableau/Power BI
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Working understanding of Data Warehouse, data virtualization, and data visualization
• Working knowledge of AMOS or similar WMS/ERP
• Understanding of Inventory Controls and difference between Inventory Control and Inventory Management
• Understanding of Stata/R or MATLAB
• Proven track record of process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Able to multi-task with an understanding of project priorities
• Capable of working with multiple large data sets from various sources simultaneously and cleanse dirty data

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Base Salary Range: $69,300.00 to $93,600.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Culture...Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html
Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com
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