Maritime Supply Expeditor

Carnival Cruise Line; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Carnival Cruise Line as a Maritime Supplier Expeditor, where you will gain hands-on experience in Procurement and Supply Chain. You'll work closely with teams to ensure timely delivery of technical goods for the fleet, while developing essential analytical and communication skills. The role offers growth in a supportive environment with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Recognition scheme with prizes

Extensive learning opportunities

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Company paid Health Cash Plan

Minimum 25 days leave

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of Supply Chain systems & processes.
• Experience with Accounts Payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Expedite purchase orders for Maritime goods.
• Communicate with suppliers for Technical Goods delivery.
• Manage the receipt resolution queue.

Skills

Attention to detail

Supply Chain systems understanding

Reporting and data analysis

Communication skills

Accounts Payable processes

Job description

Job Description

Set your sights on a future in Procurement / Supply Chain with a role designed for aspiring professionals. This Maritime Supplier Expeditor role at Carnival UK offers a unique blend of learning, growth, and hands-on experience at the heart of our Procurement / Supply Chain department. It's your chance to start building a solid foundation in this field, contributing to our strategic goals while honing your analytical skills.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for working with Maritime Procurement and Supply Chain teams, Shore Operations teams, Fleet Technical Supply Teams, Maritime suppliers, and Accounts Payable. The role is to support Maritime business colleagues to manage the day-to-day delivery activity of the Supply Chain for all technical goods required to support the CUK fleet, the open order book, and receipts resolution.

The key measures are the % of On Time Delivery (OTD) deliveries to our warehouses and the management of the Receiving Resolution Queue to keep Suppliers in balance and prevent service shortages due to payment issues.

The key day-to-day activity is to support the Maritime team, communicate with suppliers to ensure Technical Goods are delivered as required, address supply issues, and resolve the receipt resolution queue to keep invoices moving. Customer relations and understanding the overall supply chain and procure-to-pay flow are key to the role.

Key Accountabilities for Maritime Supplier Expeditor

• Expedite purchase orders for supply of Maritime goods in AMOS as per the ships’ requirements.
• Act as point of contact for delivery information and updates for CUK fleet, shore Maritime teams, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and suppliers.
• Establish delivery parameters with suppliers and communicate to CUK stakeholders.
• Follow up with suppliers on delivery parameters when needed and communicate to CUK stakeholders.
• Track responsibility and performance of suppliers through OTD tracking.

This role is classified as CUK12 and is available on a full-time permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

• High attention to detail and accuracy in execution.
• Supply Chain experience with understanding of Supply Chain systems & processes.
• Reporting and data analysis capabilities.
• Open communication style.
• Experience with Accounts Payable processes.
• Concise and confident communication skills, able to discuss complex issues.

Your personal attributes will be key to standing out. If you possess qualities that can drive success in Procurement / Supply Chain, we want you on our team. Your ability to blend analytical skills with interpersonal strengths will foster innovation and growth within our department.

We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills, so the role requirements are guidelines, not a checklist.

Why Join Us?

Our Procurement / Supply Chain team enjoys being part of a community that values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers.
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards.
• Regular office events, live entertainment, lifestyle events, and charity fundraisers.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Employee-led networks.
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes.
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessments.
• In-house Occupational Health help and digital GP access.
• Life Assurance.
• Parental and adoption leave.
• Employee Shares Plan.
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Onsite restaurant with healthy meals.
• Discounted retail and leisure benefits.
• Minimum 25 days leave, holiday trading scheme.
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• A friendly welcome with support in settling in.

Next Steps

Applications may close early due to high interest. Don’t miss your chance to join us and create unforgettable holiday experiences. Apply today to start your journey.

Recruitment Journey

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney.

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About Us

Holidays are a great pleasure. Cruising offers relaxation, exploration, and adventure. Carnival UK, part of the world’s largest holiday company, brings Britain’s seafaring heritage to life through brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, delivering joy and memories for over 350 years. We aim to be Travel’s Employer of Choice by delivering exceptional travel experiences and fostering a diverse, inclusive culture.