Viking
Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.
Viking offers a fast-growing and dynamic working environment and flexible working hours. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or are in possession of a valid work permit.
Role Description
The Planning and Master Data Analyst is responsible for the detailed planning of dry docks for Viking’s fleet of 80+ river ships within Europe and maintaining the Viking Technical database, ensuring its consistency across the 80+ river ships. Reporting directly to the Director of Technical Supply Chain & Planning, the analyst will have a crucial role in planning all maintenance activities during lay-up periods, aligning key stakeholders, and ensuring a high-quality database.
The role is based in Basel, Switzerland, but it requires travel about 10-20% of your time to our Service Hubs, shipyards, and docking stations all over Europe and Egypt.
Key Responsibilities
Master data responsibilities
- Categorize the existing technical item database and standardize them according to Viking standards.
- Ensure proper creation and categorization of new items and associate items with specific assets.
- Review and align the current vendor database, maintaining accurate records for new vendors.
- Develop and categorize standard templates for work orders.
- Ensure high consistency in Maintenance & Repair Operations and procurement data sets.
Maintenance operations
- Develop and lead the planning of M&R activities, including preventive maintenance during the season, lay-up maintenance and dry docks. Prioritize timely and cost-effective execution while minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Understand dependencies of maintenance activities and include them in maintenance plan design.
- Track planning development, adjust actual progress, and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Create and update documents to report maintenance progress at the executive level.
- Collaborate closely with Technical Directors, the Director of Technical Supply Chain and planning, and other stakeholders to align planning with strategic goals and operational requirements.
- Create and track key metrics and reports to control and communicate the progress of the maintenance activities.
Key Qualifications
Education and professional experience
- Technical Degree in Engineering or similar.
- Relevant knowledge of technical spare parts and components, especially related to maritime or transportation industries.
- Proven leadership in maintenance operations and dry dock planning, preferably within the maritime or transportation industry.
Planning and Project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage large maintenance plans and plan dry docks effectively.
- Proven experience in aligning stakeholders to execute maintenance activities.
- Monitor project timelines, report on the implementation status, and ensure deadlines are met.
Soft Skills And Others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently, and prioritize time allocation across multiple projects.
- Language skills:
- Business-level English proficiency (oral and written).
- German language knowledge is a plus.
- Professional skills in PowerPoint, Power BI, and Excel.
- Knowledge of SQL and understanding of databases is a plus.
How To Apply
Please apply via our website www.vikingcareers.com, including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role.
For more details about this position, contact Marta Pikusa under +41 61 638 60 11
To apply for this job please visit www.vikingcareers.com.