Maritime Supply Expeditor

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 in managing 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 activities include supporting the Maritime team, communicating with suppliers to ensure Technical Goods are delivered as required, addressing supply issues, and resolving the receipt resolution queue to keep invoices moving. Customer relations and understanding the overall supply chain and procure-to-pay flow are essential.

Key accountabilities for Maritime Supplier Expeditor include:

• Expedite purchase orders for Maritime goods in AMOS as per the ships’ requirements.
• Act as the 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 them to CUK stakeholders.
• Follow up with suppliers on delivery parameters when needed and communicate updates to CUK stakeholders.
• Track supplier performance 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 skills
• 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 success. 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 help foster innovation and growth within our department.

We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills. The role requirements are guidelines, not strict checklists.

Why join us?

Our Procurement / Supply Chain team values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Recognition schemes with prizes and awards
• Office events with entertainment, lifestyle activities, 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 and digital GP access
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant with healthy options
• Discounted retail and leisure benefits
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance, and holiday trading
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• A welcoming environment to settle in

Take the next step

Apply now to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday experiences. Applications may close early due to high demand. Don’t miss this opportunity.

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About Us

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Cruising offers relaxation, exploration, and unforgettable experiences. Carnival UK, part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, proudly delivers joy through iconic brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, with over 350 years of heritage. We aim to be Travel’s Employer of Choice by supporting safe, sustainable, and inclusive operations, and by delivering extraordinary travel experiences.

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