Analyst Sr., Business and Supply Chain

As part of the North American Supply Chain (NASC) Center of Excellence (COE) team, the Business & Supply Chain Sr. Analyst will provide Logistics, Procurement and Sourcing Teams with analytical support for process improvement efforts, ad hoc projects, ongoing strategies, and leadership reporting. Main responsibilities for this role include supporting the Logistics, Procurement Operations & Strategic Sourcing teams for NASC across key areas and categories such as Food & Beverage, Hotel, Indirect, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). This position offers a great opportunity to learn about operations across our brands and a wide variety of supply‑chain activities. The role is responsible for working daily with key stakeholders across NASC Brands to provide analytical support for sourcing, procurement and supply‑chain initiatives, conducting in‑depth analysis and making recommendations that drive business improvements. Positive relationship building, influence without direct authority, resilience to ambiguity, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, quickly changing environment are required. The role will typically be challenged with non‑harmonized data from various systems, data analysis, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and document preparation. The position will interact with all levels of the organization including executive leadership and will directly contribute to critical business decisions that optimize supply‑chain, procurement, and sourcing operations. Responsibilities Project‑level analytical support Support Supply Chain, Procurement Operations, and Sourcing process improvement efforts Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development, tracking and reporting including dashboard development Essential Functions Analytics & Process Improvements Led PMO operations, standardizing governance and driving on‑time, on‑budget project delivery Worked closely with NASC Supply Chain, Procurement Operations, and Sourcing teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements, create and communicate problem statements, and develop and execute improvement plans and recommendations Gathered, organized, reconciled, cleaned large data sets and developed insightful and scalable reporting Identified insights, synthesized results, and prepared management presentations Prepared clear and concise PowerPoint presentations summarizing data analysis and potential opportunities Showed financial impact of recommended improvements (pro‑forma models) and non‑quantifiable implications; created presentations ready for executive levels (CFO, CPO) Understood end‑to‑end processes and created process maps to identify inefficiencies and diagram improvement opportunities across sourcing, procurement, and supply‑chain Developed implementation plans, timelines, and responsibilities Communicated effectively with stakeholders from our four North American Brands throughout improvement processes Sample analyses include: cost‑benefit analyses, buy vs. lease, and pro‑forma analyses Systems and Data Management Supported system improvements and transformation initiatives, analytics, and performance governance Developed and maintained proficiency in procurement systems such as Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, and others; contributed to driving adoption among stakeholders Supported sourcing leads by running/ managing e‑Sourcing events when needed Financial Tracking and Reporting Worked with Category leads, PMO, and Finance teams to ensure savings were accurately reported Led the annual sourcing savings planning process for the four NASC brands Monitored savings, identified risks, and escalated when appropriate Reported on value‑add and other supply‑chain transformation initiatives Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Scope (Global Responsibilities – North American brands) Problem Solving Strong analytical and process improvement skills Very proficient with analytical software, especially Microsoft Excel Experienced in project management including ability to assemble teams and create governance documents Proficient in querying/manipulation of large data sets (SQL, Access or similar) Extensive experience in data visualization tools (Power BI) High proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and creating action‑oriented presentations Highly proficient with Visio, Excel, PowerApps, and PowerBI Proficiency with Agentic AI technology (Claude, ChatGPT, CoPilot, etc.) in productivity and collaborative capabilities Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization – able to interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments/brands Well organized and can prioritize multiple requests simultaneously Aggressive “go getter”, driven, and can work with little supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a fast‑paced business environment Interest or experience in the travel and tourism industry Experience supporting process improvements and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency Ability to approach problem solving with creativity, leveraging existing tools and systems (e.g., Microsoft 365 suite) to design practical and scalable solutions that improve processes and workflows Impact The position will interact with all levels of the organization including executive leadership and will directly contribute to critical business decisions that lead to business change optimizing supply‑chain, procurement, and sourcing operations. Leadership Ability to train peers and stakeholders when needed. For All Roles Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures; familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques. Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills. Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance; capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines; ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team; demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks. Essential / Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Supply Chain. Master’s Degree preferred but not required. High proficiency with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Tableau. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or CPSM certifications desired but not required. Experience with Agentic technology (or Agentic AI tools) preferred. Essential Experience Required 3 – 5 years experience in data analytics, process improvements, presentation development, performance management, and executive support. Travel No or very little travel likely. Work Conditions Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Physical Demands Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Work Location Position is classified as “in‑office.” Employees must work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Benefits Health Benefits: Cost‑effective medical, dental and vision plans Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage Financial Benefits: 401(k) plan that includes a company match Employee Stock Purchase plan Paid Time Off: Holidays – All full‑time and part‑time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company‑wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion. Vacation Time – All full‑time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part‑time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure. Sick Time – All full‑time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part‑time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year. Other Benefits: Complementary stand‑by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement On‑site Fitness center at our Miami campus Equal Employment Opportunity Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line are equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employers. They do not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carnival Corporation & plc