Cost Control Advisor - Air Canada Cargo

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We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a position within the Air Canada Cargo General Directorate in Montreal. The incumbent of this position will report to the Ground Service Provider Performance Management Partner.

Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing revenue and expenses, supporting performance measures related to trucking and ground services for Air Canada Cargo's global service level agreements, in order to improve performance and reduce costs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a framework to centralize global billing for all Air Canada Cargo key accounts.
• Create a database or tool to facilitate invoice validation and exception reconciliation.
• Simplify billing processes to make them more efficient and ensure timely reconciliation across the Air Canada Cargo network.
• Analyze data to identify special cases and trends.
• Conduct cost and value comparisons regarding station and supplier performance.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Use modeling to obtain a cost per kilo transported by truck or processed by a ground service provider.
• Prepare financial scorecards that track the cost per kilo processed for each station and trucking route, incentives, and penalties.
• Evaluate service level agreement performance for all stations using established and agreed-upon performance targets under the contract. Review results and implement an action plan.
• Monitor performance measures and ensure compliance (service level agreement).
• Track issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor service level agreements and standard service operating procedures and ensure compliance, and ensure collaboration and procedural standardization.
• Comply with IOSA and SGS standards as well as those of other competent authorities.
• If audit activities reveal weaknesses, ensure the root cause is identified and addressed, and corrective measures are implemented to eliminate them.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures.
• Define all operational requirements to prepare business cases and requests for proposals that will lead to decision-making.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Ariba, TMS, Unisys, and Weblynx, an asset.
• Autonomy, drive, initiative, and creativity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Employment Conditions:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time an offer of employment is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

Equal skills permitting, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications to build a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.