Job Description

Position: Sr. Director, Inventory Controls – Maritime Asset Strategy

Location: Miami / Ft. Lauderdale Area (Hybrid: In-Office Tues–Thurs)

Compensation: $180,000 – $225,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity Participation

Work Requirements: US Citizen, or Authorized to work in the US

Overview

Our client, a global leader in Cruise Operations, is seeking a Sr. Director, Inventory Controls to join its Maritime Asset Strategy senior leadership team. This role is pivotal to the success of the company’s Maritime Asset Strategy Transformation (MAST) Program and will lead the effort to establish and oversee a Center of Excellence (COE) for Inventory Controls across all brands and regions.

This role is a rare opportunity to build something foundational – aligning global teams, standardizing practices, and delivering significant cost savings, with the potential impact measured in hundreds of millions of dollars over the next 3–5 years .

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define the vision, strategy, and operating model for global inventory controls in alignment with MAST goals and enterprise priorities.
• Center of Excellence (COE) Oversight: Establish and manage the Inventory Controls COE, developing standards, KPIs, and governance frameworks.
• Execution & Accountability: Hold AVPs, VPs, and regional leaders accountable for achieving inventory control objectives and delivering cost savings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the central liaison across brands, operations, IT, procurement, and finance to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Governance & Standards: Develop training, certification protocols, and performance standards for inventory control roles worldwide.
• Data & Visibility: Enable enterprise-wide spend and inventory visibility through analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices, ensuring rapid adoption and compliance across global operations.
• Executive Communication: Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and savings achieved.
• Travel: Up to 25% travel (primarily non-shipboard) to observe practices, conduct audits, and engage with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 15+ years of experience with at least 10+ years in inventory control, supply chain, logistics, or procurement leadership
• Proven ability to set vision and lead large-scale inventory and supply chain transformation initiatives
• Deep expertise in forecasting, demand planning, and inventory replenishment
• Experience managing budgets and driving measurable cost optimization strategies
• Strong executive presence with experience influencing senior stakeholders across functions and geographies
• Skilled in project management, quantitative modeling, and KPI development
• Familiarity with dispersed, high-SKU, global operations (maritime experience a plus)

Work Environment

• Hybrid role: In-office Tuesday–Thursday, remote Monday & Friday
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to South Florida (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area)
• Occasional work beyond normal business hours may be required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $180,000 – $225,000
• Annual performance bonus, time-based and profit-based equity awards
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match + employee stock purchase plan
• Generous PTO: 19+ vacation days, floating holidays, and sick leave
• Standby cruise benefits, employee discounts, and family/friend perks
• Tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, and professional development resources

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