Sourcing Analyst (Remote)

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This position provides planning, forecasting and analytical support for sourcing efforts which allows Carnival Cruise Line to leverage our scale across ~$2 billion of direct and indirect goods and services. Supports all keys spend areas, including but not limited to: Ports, Technical, IT, Food & Beverage, Hotel, Indirect (Marketing, HR, Finance, Entertainment and Retail. Works with Strategic Sourcing leadership and key Sourcing stakeholders to provide analytical support for specific sourcing initiatives with the goal of leveraging global scale to achieve a competitive economic advantage while maintaining or improving quality and service levels. Responsible for planning and forecasting, project level analytical support, financial tracking/reporting, system/data management, and executive level PowerPoint deck preparation. Supports sourcing efforts as needed.

Job Functions:

• Analytics - Work closely with the strategic sourcing team (responsible for each spend category) to identify business opportunities, define / clarify a problem statement and develop an analysis plan. Gather, organize, reconcile, clean-up large data sets and conduct relevant analyses. Identify insights, synthesize results, and prepare management presentations. Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the process. Sample analyses include: cost-benefit analyses, buy vs. lease, ship vs. buy-local, “what if” analysis, custom spend reports.
• Support Sourcing Efforts - Support Category Leads across multiple spend areas to successfully implement sourcing efforts. Provide support throughout the 7-step sourcing process, from data analysis, market research, RFP, to vendor negotiations and award.
• Financial Tracking and Reporting - Work with Category leads and Finance teams to ensure savings are accurately measured and validated. Oversee savings documentation to ensure it is maintained appropriately for audit.
• System and Data Management - Work with the systems team to continuously improve sourcing systems (e.g., improved functionality and fixing of bugs/issues). Ensure procurement data is available, reliable, and comparable e.g., Item Taxonomy & Hierarchy; Item Descriptions; and Vendor names / codes, and categorization.

Required for all Jobs:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree preferred
• Work Experience: 2.5 - 5 years' experience with a track record of driving results in business analysis, process improvement, or finance. Prior sourcing/supply chain experience.
• Licenses: CPSM or CPM preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill operating with spend management software (e.g. Coupa, Ariba & Oracle).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and creating executive level, action-oriented presentations.
• Demonstrated analytical skill set including financial cost analysis; should cost and total cost of ownership.
• Positive relationship building with the ability to be influential without direct authority.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and process improvement skills.
• In querying/manipulation of large data sets (SQL, Access or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization-can interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments/brands.
• Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs.
• Well organized and can prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.
• Aggressive “go getter”, driven, capable of working with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Interest or experience in the travel and tourism industry.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Travel: Ship based.

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

The range for this role's base salary is $51,600-$75,300. Offers to the selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage.
• Financial Benefits:
  • 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 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee's discretion.
  • 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. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time - All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
  • 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 preschool program, wellness center, and health clinic at our Miami campus

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About Us

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates a fleet of ships designed to foster exceptionally safe, fun and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value. Our employees have a responsibility to be accountable for all actions. We consider the environment in all aspects of our business and have a responsibility to put safety and sustainability first. We live and share a positive attitude which is based on fostering an environment of inclusion, trust, a willingness to listen, openness and integrity. Doing this helps us to achieve our ultimate goal, which is to include FUN in everything we do! Speaking of fun, we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work aboard our ships as well as in our global corporate headquarters!

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical orsensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.