Set your sights on a future in Supply Chain with a role designed for aspiring professionals. This Logistics Specialist role at Carnival UK offers a unique blend of learning, growth, and hands-on experience at the heart of our Procurement and Supply Chain department. It's your chance to start building a solid foundation in this field, contributing to our strategic goals while honing your analytical skills.

Role Overview

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Supply Operations teams within Supply Chain Management to ensure that the best value is obtained from various logistical operations. You will provide essential administrative support related to the movement of goods and handle other day-to-day tasks associated with logistical requirements. Additionally, you will assist with a variety of activities within the department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Your support will be crucial in coordinating and managing logistical processes, helping optimise efficiency and contributing to the overall success of the team. You will be a key player in ensuring that all logistical operations run seamlessly and that the department's needs are consistently met.

Key accountabilities for Logistics specialist include:

Ensure compliance with logistics plans, processes, and procedures while coordinating logistics within the Supply Chain teams and across the business. You will understand the various warehouse operations related to the activities of Carnival UK. 

Book and utilise containers and trailers in line with legislation (ISPM, DEFRA, etc.), and support team members in best logistics practices. Produce ship loading plans for Southampton turnarounds, coordinating supplier deliveries and managing global Carnival UK deliveries. Booking of Stevedores, ISPS details, and security, while challenging costs and requirements when necessary.  Booking and tracking sea, air, and road shipments, monitoring deliveries to the CUK fleet, and validating air freight requests using the Air Freight Matrix. Ensure effective communication across teams, keeping ships, operational departments, and port agents informed about deliveries and logistical movements.  Actively assist and educate the other members of the supply planning teams in best logistical practices Your role also involves reviewing and improving logistics processes, managing customs brokerage to limit Carnival UK’s liability, and liaising with vessel and operational managers to meet service level agreements.

This role is classified as CUK 11 and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

About you: the ideal candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

 

High level of attention to detail and accuracy in execution  Supply Chain experience, understands Supply Chain systems & processes  Logistics background  Reporting and data analysis capability  Open communication style  Concise and confident communicator, able to discuss complex issues with clarity and credibility to stakeholders and suppliers 

 

In this role, your unique personal attributes will be key to standing out. If you possess qualities that can drive success in the Procurement and Supply Chain sector, we want you on our team. Your ability to blend analytical skills with interpersonal strengths will lay the foundation for innovation and growth within our department.

We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist. 

Why join us?

Our team enjoys being part of a community that values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing. 

Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers 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 Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme A friendly welcome with help settling in

Take the next step

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

 

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#Job Functions: Strategy / Planning; Supply Chain

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