Uniform Specialist

Define and control precise consumption forecasting for crew uniforms, ensuring optimal inventory management and cost control. Provide KPI, tools and analysis to support the RDA process of our fleet.
- Degree in economics.
- Good knowledge of the uniform market.
- Previous experience in a supply chain role, ideally within the cruise sector.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse workforces.
- Excellent knowledge of computer systems (knowledge of crunchtime is an advantage).
- Deep knowledge of excel (advance user).
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Fluent English, any additional language is a plus.

Specifically, the job holder will carry out the following activities:

- Stock Analysis, target setting and feedback to operations.
- Par level setting and monitoring.
- KPI setting, Stock harmonization between ships of the fleet.
- RDA monitoring.
- Coordinate with Food & Beverage Operations managers and Hotel Operations.
- Monitoring onboard consumption.
- Adhering to par levels.
- Prepares business case simulations to facilitate the decision-making process for strategic operations.
- Proactively proposes action to the Team based on the insights learn in the analysis phase.
- Participates in cross-functional business projects and perform ad hoc analysis upon request.
- Extracts and analyses all relevant information from various IT sources and support the Team in translating data into concrete actions.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

EU Passport or Right to work in ItalyPart of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.