Marine & Technical Expeditor

Belize Island Holdings, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Harvest Caye in Southern Belize is the Caribbean’s premier island destination. Guests can immerse themselves in natural beauty and culture on a 75-acre oasis featuring an expansive pool with a swim-up bar, salt-water lagoon for water sports, exclusive 7-acre beach and exciting shore excursions ranging from zip lining across the island to jet skiing in the Caribbean sea; also, other activities including  parasailing to view the beautiful island from approximately 200 feet above, and snorkeling the world’s second largest barrier reef. The island is home to an incredible Nature Center, focused on wildlife conservation for the country of Belize, as well as providing guests with an activity to immerse themselves in nature and to learn about native species in the area. Whether you are trying to relax on a villa by the water, or zip line 90 feet up throughout the island, opportunity for fun and enjoyment is available everywhere you look. Belize Island Holdings, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. Harvest Caye in Southern Belize is the Caribbean’s premier island destination. Guests can immerse themselves in natural beauty and culture on a 75-acre oasis featuring an expansive pool with a swim-up bar, salt-water lagoon for water sports, exclusive 7-acre beach and exciting shore excursions ranging from zip lining across the island to jet skiing in the Caribbean sea; also, other activities including  parasailing to view the beautiful island from approximately 200 feet above, and snorkeling the world’s second largest barrier reef. The island is home to an incredible Nature Center, focused on wildlife conservation for the country of Belize, as well as providing guests with an activity to immerse themselves in nature and to learn about native species in the area. Whether you are trying to relax on a villa by the water, or zip line 90 feet up throughout the island, opportunity for fun and enjoyment is available everywhere you look.

BASIC PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to support and expedite purchasing operations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expedite inventory and direct charge purchase orders for multiple sites as required and in accordance with purchasing procedures
• Resolve delivery and/or quality issues with vendors and internal customers as they arise
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the performance of suppliers to allow the realization of customer service expectations
• Ensure that a complete audit trail of all procurement activities is adhered to
• Review own work activities daily and highlight with the purchasing manager where support is required
• Highlight to the Manager issues that have affected supply outcomes (e.g.,) quality, cost, delivery, etc.
• Undertake activity to correct and prevent a reoccurrence of any missed or late delivery
• Regularly meet with the Supply Chain Expediting Manager - Seek ongoing direction, coaching and support as required
• Complete the processing of manual purchase orders

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Expeditor must be able to multi-task, be able to work with time-lines and emergencies. The Expeditor shall maintain ethical and professional relations with suppliers, Norwegian Cruise Line employees and any other party that conducts business with Norwegian Cruise Line. If the Expeditor does not submit the purchasing orders on time, the operation and service on the ships would be directly affected. Main challenges include interfacing with various projects, dealing with many different types of people and facing potential supplier production problems, changes in staff (ship side), items or commodities not contracted. Main contacts (Internally): Technical: Store keeper, Chief Engineer, Staff Chief Engineer, Electric Engineer, Staff Captain. Hotel/New Build: Superintendent, New Build staff and VP Marine Operations. Externally: Suppliers, Logistics Warehouse, Logistics Department.

The Expeditor may be required from time to time to work weekends, holidays, or off hours to accommodate ship schedules and business needs.

Expeditors perform purchasing functions that are of a tactical nature, based on department structure, that may include but are not limited to, the global sourcing of goods and services which are not of a strategic nature or on contract.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION: B.S./B.A. degree in Business (or other related degree programs).

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years experience with procurement operations, ERP (e.g. PeopleSoft), eProcurement, eCatalog, contract management, eRFX and eAuction strategies and technologies.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Good teamwork skills to work with other company departments to plan and execute enhancement, upgrade, and on-going deployment of the above technologies
• Strong facilitation skills to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the company to implement Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technologies.
• Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high quality outputs
• Experience with process, quality control, and workflow management and design preferred
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• An understanding of leading P2P technology practices and trends (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba), general experience of network administration preferred
• Experience with ERP and P2P systems (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba, PeopleSoft), proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Contact BIHL:

Telephone # (501) 521-2500  

Malacate Area, Independence Village  

Belize C.A.