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Sr. Scheduler, Marine
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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Workforce Planning Scheduler reporting to the Director of Marine Operations.
Position is onsite and based in our Weybridge office in the UK.
Position Summary:
Carries out workforce planning and logistics for specialised one-to-one crew within Marine Operations. Follows operational guidelines and directives from Marine Operations and department leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Schedules prioritised crew assignments and rotation planning for the Marine department.
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Provides information supporting an effective par level planning process and related procedures.
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Design and implement optimised solutions for fleet needs pertaining to the Marine cost centre.
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Ensures effective communication with Marine operations, department leadership, fellow team members, and crew members in areas related to scheduling, succession planning, recruitment, and logistics as appropriate.
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Complies with applicable rules and regulations including but not limited to SQM, flag state and port state legislation, collective bargaining agreements and company policies in all aspects relating to workforce planning.
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Provides complete and accurate employee data in the Human Resources system for assigned departments and/or positions including performance data for succession planning.
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Performs related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as required.
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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
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Experience in one or more of the following functions: workforce scheduling, par level planning, recruiting, or shipboard crew administration.
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Good communication skills, reads, writes, and speaks English and has interpretative skills for oral and written instructions.
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Knowledge of automated human resources and workforce planning systems preferred
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Determine the necessary sequence of activities and the efficient level of resources required to achieve long-term goals.
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Evaluate a problematic situation and create a resolution based on planning and reasoning. Use logic, judgment, and data to drive decisions.
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Visualises, articulates, and solves both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and makes decisions that make sense based on all available information.
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Quickly learn and apply knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing and translating information technology into responsive and effective planning solutions.
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Excellent communication skills, can translate data to suggest practical solutions or process improvement.
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Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, co-workers, and shipboard employees.
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Desirable: Working knowledge of general shipboard functions on a cruise ship, and the general concept of the shipboard organisation. Working knowledge of applicable immigration and visa requirements related to seafarers in various geographical areas.
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Working knowledge of applicable flag state and port state regulations related to seafarers training, licenses and certifications as needed.
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The environment includes office location and moving inside/outside the office. A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard or offsite locations.
What we Offer:
At Royal Caribbean Group, we are client-centric but put people first. We have a culture where everyone is trusted and valued in equal measure, whatever your role in the company. We are propelled by people. Our employees and crew are the driving force behind our success. Our aim is to recruit, develop and retain world class people, who come to Royal Caribbean to do the best work of their careers.
We are committed to employee development, and you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, encouraging staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression.
Our remuneration package includes our competitive pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover to name a few. In addition, every permanent member of staff that works at Royal Caribbean is eligible for our cruise request programme and friends & family cruise discounts.
We are also offering a one off relocation fee to anyone wanting to relocate closer to Weybridge for the role.
With good transport links to our modern offices in Surrey, we have plenty of free parking, a free shuttle bus from the train station, on-site restaurant, and on-site gym. We take a flexible approach to work.
Come join the team - Journey with us, succeed with us, grow with us. Apply now to help shape the future of cruise!
We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions.
Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment