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The Chain Optimization Executive acts as a key liaison between Finance department and other corporate support functions (IT, Operations, HR, Strategy, Pricing, Business Transformation) ensuring alignment in financial planning, technology investments and digital transformation initiatives
Job Responsibility:
Understand system integrations with Third Party Suppliers, XML Gateways… and how to assure a correct integration with our API’s
Understand our platforms functions to manage the onboarding of new Suppliers
Manage and monitor API connections, help to troubleshoot failures, and coordinate with tech teams and Suppliers
Ensure hotel inventory, room types, are properly mapped and synchronized across platforms
Work with Client Optimization teams across regions to manage a correct distribution
Track and analyse production, conversion, and performance from Supplier connections
Identify underperforming partners or technical issues impacting sales and implement corrective actions
Coordinate with the manager all the new improvements and actions with Suppliers being part of the kick of calls, also, attending commercial call where required technical assistance
Key point of contact for partner technical escalations, system enhancements, and troubleshooting
Translate commercial needs into technical specifications and enhancements
Requirements:
Strong understanding of supplier and market dynamics
A “can do” attitude coupled with the ability to successfully change technical relationships for the better
Ability to work with an agile team
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required
Knowledge of internet and e-business processes, disciplines, and standards
Excellent problem solving, relationship building skill and interpersonal communication skills is a must
Highly detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication
Demonstrated success in delivering technical supply to grow existing and new business
Ability to conceptualize new ideas and explain these to non-technical personnel
A good technical understanding specifically with regards to how connectivity works (XML/PUSH/CACHE)
Highly developed communication skills
Highly self-motivated and able to perform well under pressure
Ability to understand and communicate technology concepts to suppliers
Comfortable communicating cross-functionally and across management levels in formal and informal settings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have:
Experience within the travel industry and in particular the wholesale side of the industry would be seen as a key asset in this role
proficiency in Spanish or any additional language is a plus