P&O Cruises - Inventory Manager

At P&O, we’re known for our world class ships, creating unforgettable holiday happiness for all our guests through innovative food and beverage outlets, cutting-edge accommodation and world class entertainment. We are proudly the #1 cruise choice for British cruise customers, with goals to extend this feeling across the world. Come and join us on this journey!

We are looking for a Inventory Manager to join our Fleet of 7 ships. As the Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in leading our team of storekeepers onboard to success. You will manage the overall supply and inventory process onboard, with particular responsibility for medium term operational planning, ensuring that the stores team deliver exceptional support to the onboard operation by meeting or exceeding operational KPI’s.

P&O Cruises require the following experience:

• Prior experience onboard Cruise Ships in the Inventory Department - preferably already at Asst/Inventory Manager level.
• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable i.e. Chartered Institute of Logistics Level 4 or above.
• Previous experience of implementing and utilizing KPIs to drive team performance.
• Previous experience of large scale inventory control and stock maintenance.
• Previous logistics experience within a large, complex environment
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety or equivalent
• Experience of managing a small team

The key responsibilities of our Inventory Manager include:

• Overall responsibility for the day to day management of the hotel stores department. Manage, monitor, develop and train members of the team, ensuring an efficient and cost effective stores service is provided.
• Effectively manage area, ensure adequate resourcing of teams, complete appraisals identifying development opportunities and provide support to managers and supervisors to guide, motivate and direct their respective teams.
• Work with Supply Chain and the Heads of Department to undertake analysis of the consumption forecast ensuring that appropriate intelligence is added to the forecast. In conjunction with the Supply Chain develop ship specific inventory plans for all categories ensuring that the loading schedule product availability are fully considered when defining stock levels.
• Plan and manage the storage and logistics of all hotel stores. Raise requisitions and order requirements within set lead times. Review and analyse consumption forecasts and liaise with other departments to plan and order goods.
• Ensure stock levels meet the needs of the ship for both immediate and longer term requirements. Undertake inventory planning and analyse passenger information for longer term inventory strategy. Work closely with Heads of Departments and attend production meetings, ensuring all predicted orders are produced, checked and signed off and highlighting any issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with supply chain, effectively managing the logistics of delivery in line with the ship’s itinerary. Oversee the delivery, receipt and safe movement of orders on turnaround days. Ensure all stock is put away promptly and stored securely and correctly, preventing any damage or injury.
• Undertake quality checks of the products and raising quality reports, responding quickly to problems and ad hoc requirements.
• Oversee the collection of orders and ensure any service issues are dealt with in a professional and customer focused manner, effectively resolving issues or complaints.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading Cruise brands. Life on board involves working 10 hours a day, 7 days a week for the 4 or 6 months that you are on board. Your ten hours will be split between morning, afternoon and evening activities.

It takes great passion and real dedication to maintain our position at the top. That’s why people are at the heart of our journey delivering the highest standards to our valued customers. With support to help you reach your potential, attractive company benefits and incredible employee offers on discounted cruises we want your career with us to be successful and fun. Join us on our journey, apply now.

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and out people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

We are currently recruiting for our Talent Pools to fill anticipated roles in 2024 and beyond. Please note that throughout the Recruitment process you may not be advised of a start date. If you are successful, sufficient notice will be provided when we have a ship and start date for you.