Our client is seeking an exceptional Manager for Fleet Hotel Inventory to spearhead our shipboard Hotel Inventory team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and are committed to maintaining high standards, we want you on our team!
Why You'll Love This Role: As the Manager of Fleet Hotel Inventory, you’ll be at the heart of our shipboard operations, ensuring seamless inventory management and contributing to the successful launch of new vessels. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining financial compliance, driving operational excellence, and creating an exceptional guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory Oversight: Manage all inventory-related functions, including planning, forecasting, ordering, and controlling Hotel and Food & Beverage supplies across the fleet.
- Standardization: Implement standardized workflows, procedures, and policies in line with MSPM and HESS standards.
- Analytics and Reporting: Perform regular analytics to review inventory trends, address issues, and ensure compliance with financial targets.
- Cost Effectiveness: Ensure cost-effective inventory management and compliance with target inventory par levels.
- Physical Inventories: Oversee regular physical inventories of Food & Beverage, Hotel, Linen, Uniforms, and Bar locations.
- Operations: Lead the ordering and receiving plan for all vessels, ensuring all supplies are accounted for and stored properly.
- Team Leadership: Schedule and manage the Hotel Inventory Managers fleetwide, develop succession plans, and establish training requirements.
- Shipboard Visits: Conduct shipboard visits to evaluate inventory procedures and ensure quality and compliance.
- Experience: 3-5 years in inventory, materials, systems, and logistics management (preferably shipboard).
- Industry Knowledge: Extensive experience in the cruise industry or land-based hotel operations.
- Leadership Skills: Strong general management skills, including planning, organizing, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of inventory systems (Crunchtime preferred) and Microsoft Office/Outlook applications.
- Compliance Expertise: Knowledge of public health standards related to storeroom management and food & chemical storage guidelines.
- Educational Background: High School Diploma/GED required; Inventory Management Certification preferred.