Port Cost Control Specialist

Where passion meets opportunity

The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!

Your Purpose

The Port Cost Control Specialist supports the Port Cost Control Manager, the Port Services Commercial Managers and the Director Port Operations in all activities related to the cost control and saving initiatives. The Port Cost Control Specialist also collaborates with the Port Cost Control Manager to provide monthly analysis, monitoring and justifying the discrepancies between actual and forecast spend.

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 missing preliminaries at the end of each month to Group Controlling Team for the completion of the monthly Actual reports.

- 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 determining 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.

- Supports the Disbursement of Account, investigating and approving/rejecting costs not previously announced

Your Journey so far

- Fluent English (knowledge of Italian is preferred but not essential);

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and experience using PowerBI

- Flexible attitude, with ability to work under pressure

- Good organisation and attention to detail, with excellent time management skills

Your Essentials

- Full Right to Work in the UK required

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!