MSC Cruises
Port Cost Control Specialist
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Your Purpose
The role of our Port Cost Control Specialist is to support the Port Cost Control Manager, the Port Services Commercial Managers, and the Director of Port Operations in all activities related to the cost control and saving initiatives. This role also works alongside the Port Cost Control Manager to provide monthly analysis, monitoring, and justification of discrepancies between Actual and Forecast.
Your Impact
- Monitors the port charges, supporting the Port Cost Control Manager and Port Services Commercial Manager with the follow up to tariff increases and saving opportunities.
- Inputs the data for the Budget in the Port Costs tool and works with Director Port Operations and Port Services Commercial Manager in the preparation of Budget and Quarterly Meetings presentations.
- Cooperates with Port Costs Manager to provide with missing preliminaries D/A at the end of each month to Group Controlling team for the completion of the monthly Actual reports.
- Attends monthly meetings internally and then with Finance dept. to discuss the variances between Actual and Forecast, to be later shared with Geneva Group Controlling team.
- Calculates impacts on Budget in case of tariffs variances and new operational needs, supporting the Port Cost Control Manager and Port Services Commercial Manager in case of possible extra-budget requests.
- Coordinates with Port Services Commercial Manager the inclusion in the Port Cost system of all preferential economic conditions agreed with Port Authorities, Terminal Operators, Suppliers, and MSC Cargo.
- Supports Corporate Planning and Group Controlling with itinerary or new project studies, providing both single port/itinerary costs.
- Supervises the data contained in the Proforma received by the port agencies, ensuring they are in line with the official / agreed tariffs and operational needs.
- Is responsible to ensure that the port tariff database is kept updated by the Port Cost Control Assistant with all tariffs necessary to the Disbursement of Account Dept. for the invoice check activity.
- Supports the Disbursement of Account, approving or rejecting costs not previously announced, after investigating the operational reasons behind them and possibly re-directing them to the concerned department through GEA portal.
- Revises and coordinates with the Disbursement of Account dept. the cost allocation according to the macro categories.
- Supports the Port Cost control Manager to provide info and details for new projects and/or new tools Development by the IT Department.
- Attends meetings with the Port Authorities and services suppliers, supporting Director Port Operations and Port Services Commercial Manager when deemed necessary.
- Supports the Environmental team with operational suggestions based on tariffs or best conditions available.
- Supports each aspect of the business within the Port Cost Team during annual leaves and/or absence of other team members.
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- Fluent English (knowledge of Italian is preferred but not essential)
- Analytical skills and strong problem-solving skills
- Proficient knowledge of basic systems especially Excel, Power BI, and Power Point
- Flexibility and team working
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Time management
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Attention to detail
Your Essentials
- Full Right to Work in the UK
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees, and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
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