Manager, Technical Inventory Controls

Insight Global (United States); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Manager, Technical Inventory Controls to lead and optimize inventory governance across shipboard and shore operations. You will guide a team, analyze complex datasets, and drive process improvements in ERP/WMS environments.

The role requires expert Excel, Power BI, and strong data visualization skills, with cross-functional collaboration across Technical Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement. Experience in maritime or asset-heavy settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with data analytics or data engineering focus.
• 7+ years in inventory controls and data analysis.
• 3+ years in people management.
• Experience with maritime shipboard or asset-heavy operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve technical inventory controls across shipboard and shore-based operations.
• Lead a team and drive data-driven inventory governance and processes.
• Partner with Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Demand Planning, and Procurement.
• Analyze complex datasets and implement process and system improvements.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

SQL

Stata

R

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or Data Engineering

Postgraduate degree in Data Engineering or Data Analytics

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

AMOS / WMS / ERP

SQL

Stata

R

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Manager, Technical Inventory Controls for a top global cruise and maritime client. This leader will oversee and improve technical inventory controls across shipboard and shore-based operations, ensuring accurate inventory data, strong governance, and consistent processes across multiple brands. The role will manage a team, analyze complex inventory datasets, drive process and system improvements, and partner closely with Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Demand Planning, and Procurement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inventory controls leader who combines strong people leadership with advanced Excel, Power BI, ERP/WMS, and data analysis capabilities and is comfortable operating in a large, complex global environment.

Skills and Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree, with Data Analytics or Data Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of inventory controls and data analysis experience
• 3+ years of team management experience
• Experience managing technical inventory in maritime, shipboard, warehouse, or similar asset-intensive operations
• Expert-level Excel and strong Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills
• Working knowledge of AMOS or a similar WMS/ERP inventory system
• Understanding of data warehouses, data virtualization, and data visualization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with and cleanse multiple large datasets
• Proven process improvement and change management experience
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Postgraduate degree in Data Engineering or Data Analytics
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of Stata/R, MATLAB, or SQL
• Shipboard and/or warehouse inventory operations experience
• Strong understanding of Inventory Control versus Inventory Management

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].