Senior Director, Inventory Controls

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.

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