Assistant Inventory officer

Shipside

Career

Are you ready to ensure the smooth flow of supplies that keeps life onboard running seamlessly, enabling operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences?

What You Will Do

As an Assistant Inventory Officer, you will contribute to the efficient management of onboard inventories, helping ensure operational continuity, cost control and the availability of products and services that support the guest experience. Through accurate reporting, stock monitoring and collaboration across departments, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence onboard. You will promote accountability, safety and collaboration while supporting the highest operational standards.

Food Cost Control & Documentation Management

• Prepare the daily Food Cost Report by verifying the accuracy of consumption data, ensuring effective cost control and supporting efficient onboard operations.

• Support the Inventory Officer by reviewing invoices and purchase documentation, identifying discrepancies and contributing to the accuracy and integrity of financial and operational records.

• Monitor inventory-related transactions and reporting activities, ensuring reliable data that supports operational and business decision-making.

Inventory Reporting & Shore-Side Coordination

• Regularly report stock-on-hand levels to ensure inventory visibility and operational readiness.

• Provide and verify invoices against customers ensuring accuracy of quantities, item codes and financial data.

• Perform accurate data entry activities and verify item alignment before submitting reports to shore-side offices.

Inventory Monitoring & Operational Support

• Support the planning and monitoring of inventory flows, requisitions and storage activities to ensure operational continuity.

• Contribute to maintaining organized store management practices and inventory control standards across the vessel.

Safety Culture & Awareness

• Promote compliance with company policies, regulations and safety procedures.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, hygiene and food handling excellence, ensuring compliance with HACCP principles and company standards.

Who You Are

Required:

• Secondary School Diploma (bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration or related fields is preferred)

• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, inventory management, cost control or related administrative activities

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and cost control processes

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

• English knowledge at least at B2 level

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP standards

• Expertise in store management, requisition processes and inventory logistics

• Proactive and accountable, able to identify issues and contribute to effective solutions

• Analytical thinker, comfortable working with data and operational reports

• Customer-minded, understanding the impact of inventory management on the overall guest experience

• Adaptable and collaborative, able to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional environments

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in cruise, hospitality, Food & Beverage, logistics or supply chain environments with high operational complexity.

• Knowledge of inventory management systems and reporting tools.

What We Offer

Your life onboard

• International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence

• Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers

• Meals & consumption: Free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)

• Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit)

• Accommodation & services: assigned cabin (single or double) with bathroom

• Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)

• Package delivery service

• Connectivity & tools: Free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text

• Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA

• Wellbeing & health: Free medical assistance onboard and ashore

• Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)

• Leisure time: Access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew

• Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours

• Family & friends: Opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)

Discover Your Benefits

What We Offer

Your Growth

• Structured onboarding + welcome kit

• Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor

• Clear career path within your department

• Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement

• Development model to identify and promote talented individuals

Explore Your Potential

Why Costa

Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.

Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.

We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live their ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything they do.

Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.

Additional Info

Your Contract

Fixed-term, full-time, onboard – average duration 4-6 months.

Salary range

Gross Annual salary starts from 24.362 €.
To that amount shall be added variable items, when applicable.

Location

On Board

Application deadline

30/11/2026

Time required to submit the application

Approximately 3 minutes

CV Format

PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)

E-mail/contact of the recruiting team

(Not for submitting applications) getonboard@costa.it

Further information

Visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs – Costa Crociere Careers

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