Global Air Procurement Analytics Lead

As the Manager of Global Air Procurement Analytics, you will be instrumental in the Global Air Procurement division. Your role will involve leveraging data and analytics to create actionable insights that drive strategic sourcing initiatives. You will be responsible for enhancing, designing, and developing impactful dashboards and data visualizations, analyzing outcomes, and formulating recommendations. Collaborating closely with the Strategic Sourcing Team, you will contribute to the development and execution of strategies with airline and GDS partners. You will oversee all Global Air Procurement initiatives and projects related to IT, data management, and automation, working in tandem with IT and other relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze dashboards, reports, data, and trends to identify opportunities and trends that can influence negotiation strategies, providing actionable recommendations for the Manager of Global Air Procurement and the Director of Global Air Procurement through analytics and insights, including financial modeling.
• Lead all Global Air Procurement initiatives and projects related to IT, data management, and automation, collaborating closely with IT and other stakeholders.
• Design and create impactful dashboards and data visualizations by integrating data from various sources to support the strategic sourcing efforts of the Global Air Procurement team. Additionally, write ad-hoc SQL queries to extract necessary data from underlying databases.
• Ensure data integrity and functionality of new and existing PowerBI dashboards, serving as the Subject Matter Expert for the Global Air Procurement team regarding PowerBI functionality and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with IT to identify and implement enhanced analytic tools and data structures, as well as manage efforts related to the development, maintenance, accuracy, and integrity of air data.
• Assist the Global Air Procurement Team with ad-hoc data analytics, extracting information from the Global Travel Database.
• Engage in the formulation of short-term and long-term strategic objectives in partnership with the Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing, Director of Global Strategic Sourcing, and Manager of Global Air Procurement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• Discipline/Major: Master's degree preferred, with an undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
• Required Certifications: None
• Required Years and Area of Professional Experience: 5-8 years of experience in advanced analytics. Strong commercial acumen and PowerBI expertise are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail are required. Highly motivated and self-driven, with an entrepreneurial mindset. Experience in the air industry is essential; strategic sourcing and cruise line experience are advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel and Power BI; knowledge of Tableau is a plus
• Expertise in Oracle SQL and Oracle SQL Developer (including SSRS and TSQL) is required, enabling the ability to navigate database objects, execute SQL statements, edit and debug PL/SQL statements, and generate reports
• Strong preference for expertise in ETL Tools, Power Query, MDX, and DAX
• Familiarity with GDS (Sabre / Amadeus) is advantageous

Decision-Making:

Tactical: Decisions are focused on intermediate-term issues, aimed at advancing the organization towards its strategic goals. Outcomes are predictable. Following decisions made by Top Executive Leadership, the next steps involve implementing the necessary actions. Examples include determining the financial resources required for implementation, selecting an advertising agency for a new service, or establishing an incentive plan for employees to boost revenue.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

Travel: Less than 25% with non-shipboard travel likely.

Work Conditions: Primarily work in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazards.

The salary range for this role is $75,900-$125,000. Offers to selected candidates will be made fairly and equitably, considering specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package extends beyond your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles may have an incentive plan. Director-level and above roles may also be eligible for Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Additionally, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company-paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays: All full-time and part-time employees with benefits receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday.
  • Vacation Time: All full-time employees at the manager level and below start with 14 days/year; director level and above start with 19 days/year. Part-time employees receive time off based on hours worked, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. Additional vacation time is accrued with tenure.
  • Sick Time: All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time annually. Part-time employees receive time off based on hours worked, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits:
  • Complimentary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, and special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional development resources, including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site preschool program, wellness center, and health clinic at our Miami campus

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This position requires a full commitment to promoting an ethical and compliant culture. Integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others are essential, along with a willingness to address misconduct or concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies worldwide. Our portfolio includes leading cruise brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. Our employees are accountable for their actions, and we prioritize safety and sustainability in all aspects of our business. We foster an environment of inclusion, trust, openness, and integrity.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate against any qualified individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical, or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Benefits as a member of Carnival's Team include:

• A comprehensive benefit program encompassing medical, dental, and vision plans
• Additional programs such as company-paid term life insurance and disability coverage, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Cruise benefits
• An on-site fully accredited preschool educational program at our Doral campus
• An on-site Wellness Center and Health clinic at our Doral campus