Global Air Sourcing Manager Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Job Description:

As the Manager-Global Air Sourcing, you’ll play a pivotal rolewithin the Global Air Sourcing group. You will lead contractnegotiations with airlines and GDS providers across the globe,utilizing key insights derived from data and analytics. You willwork closely with the brands worldwide to determine our strategy inthe guest, crew, and corporate travel space and implementrecommendations to maximize cost savings and efficiencies for thebrands.

Essential Functions:

Negotiate contracts with airlines around the globe as well aswith GDS partners on behalf of the global corporation by utilizingdata, airline industry knowledge, sourcing expertise, and softskills to achieve the most desirable fares and terms to allow forthe lowest and most flexible air program for our guests, crew, andcorporate travelers. Dive into dashboards, reports, data, and trends to uncoveropportunities and identify trends, develop actionablerecommendations, and negotiate to implement thoserecommendations. Proactively identify opportunities to further improve airproduct offerings including, but not limited to, researching anddeveloping new airline relationships. Develop and maintain relationships with airlines, GDS partners,and internal stakeholders by meeting with them regularly to stayabreast of current trends, requirements, changes, etc. Utilize data to analyze results, quantify savings, and reportto internal stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree preferred, with anundergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration,Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, Hospitality, or relatedfields. 5-8 years of experience working in the aviation industry.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention todetail, and strong commercial acumen required. Must possessexcellent problem-solving skills. Highly driven and self-motivated,with an entrepreneurial spirit. Air industry experience isrequired; strategic sourcing and cruise line experience is aplus. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, with strongexpertise in Excel and Power BI, is required. Expertise in Oracle SQL and Oracle SQL Developer. Expertise in ETL Tools, Power Query, MDX, and

DAX. GDS

(Sabre/Amadeus) knowledge and experience.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/orcomputer for extended periods of time.

Travel:

Less than 25%non-shipboard travel likely.

Work Conditions:

Work primarily in aclimate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazardpotential.

This position is classified as “in-office.” As anin-office role, it requires employees to work from a designatedCarnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday eachweek. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays.

Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) theMiami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will bemade on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specificjob-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewardspackage is much more than your base salary. All non-sales rolesparticipate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles havean incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible toparticipate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan.

Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits tomeet your needs, including:

Health Benefits:

Cost-effective medical, dental, and vision plans. Employee Assistance Program and other mental healthresources. Additional programs include company-paid term life insuranceand disability coverage.

Financial Benefits:

401(k) plan that includes a company match. Employee Stock Purchase plan.

Paid Time Off:

Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employeesreceive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additionalfloating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion. Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager andbelow level start with 14 days/year; director and above level startwith 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive timeoff based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time withfurther tenure. Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sicktime each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time offbased on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hourseach year.

Other Benefits:

Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmedcruises, plus special rates for family and friends. Personal and professional learning and development resourcesincluding tuition reimbursement. On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miamicampus.#LI-Hybrid#LI-LS1

About Us:

Carnival Corporation & plc is theworld’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliverunforgettable happiness to our guests through our diverse portfolioof leading cruise brands and island destinations, includingCarnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, andSeabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and CunardLine in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises inSouthern Europe.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not onlythe chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to bepart of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition toother duties/functions, this position requires full commitment andsupport for promoting ethical and compliant culture. Morespecifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, andrespectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speakup when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation &plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employmentopportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it doesnot discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis ofsex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or anyother classification protected by applicable local, state, federal,and/or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr