JOB DESCRIPTION

Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our customers. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Category Planner to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Supply Chain team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We’re looking for:

• Experience of working in Supply Chain, with an in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain systems and processes
• Reporting and data analysis capability, with excellent commercial awareness.
• Strong process orientation, able to apply clarity of purpose and define simple, robust operating processes.
• Good up-to-date knowledge of MS office with strong excel skills.

APPLICATION GUIDANCE:

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about working in Supply Chain and are looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.
Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Category Planner has responsibility for optimising the balance of inventory across the supply chain network. The categories to be covered include Food, Beverage and Hotel items. The objective is to support the CUK fleet with their inventory requirements, optimising service whilst driving cost down. This role works in close collaboration with a range of stakeholders involved in the process such as Procurement & Supply Chain, Suppliers, Brand and Product teams, Guest experience and Fleet Inventory teams.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Reporting on the results and generating/analysing KPIs to assess trends and follow up improvement activity through the S&OP forum.
• Working closely with the Supply Chain, Procurement & Ship based Inventory teams to develop the Demand and Inventory processes together.
• Responsible for owning the operational relationship with the suppliers. Working in close collaboration with buyers and suppliers to identify opportunities for joint value creation.
• Act as the focal point for day-to day-queries from the fleet FB&H teams across all Supply Chain areas.
• Own OTIF (On Time In Full) KPI reporting, holding reviews with relevant suppliers and agreeing/monitoring the improvement plans.
• Ensure stock availability for the fleet working with suppliers/3PL, PO Helpdesk, etc Pushing Orders as necessary to support supply requirements.

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organization and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Working with us means more than just a role in Supply Chain. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• A friendly welcome with help settling i