Manager Catering Inventory & Logistics

Overview

Qatar Airways pioneers innovative inflight products and passenger comfort, collaborating with industry leaders to develop ground-breaking aviation designs. Their Product Development and Design Team transforms concepts into reality, shaping the future of airline travel experiences.

Role Summary

The Manager of Catering Inventory and Logistics is responsible for formulating strategies to supply and distribute catering equipment and amenity items, including dry-stores and bonded goods, ensuring availability across all operations. Leading a team, the role focuses on accurate forecasting, budgeting, and logistics methods to optimize value and governance while managing global inventory to lower costs and stock levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement supply, stock control, and distribution strategies for over 800 catering inventory components across Qatar Airways network.
• Lead and advise on trade-offs balancing supply risks and cost-efficiency.
• Evaluate and enhance logistics strategies to minimize unnecessary transport and promote fuel savings.
• Develop warehouse management plans, overseeing outsourced warehouse operations and advocating for an internal warehousing alternative.
• Foster cross-departmental collaborations within Qatar Airways to secure support for supply decisions and timely trade-offs.
• Manage introduction of new inventory items and timely removal of outdated stock.
• Partner with Product Development & Design and Catering Services to evaluate new products through trials and user feedback for decision-making.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the department head.

Candidate Profile

• Holds at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum five years in logistics, equipment, and supplier management within a global scope.
• Possesses skills in forecasting, reporting, planning, and managing programs or projects.
• Prefers candidates with mathematical and statistical analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, ERP systems, and stock management software is advantageous.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, prepared to collaborate in diverse multicultural teams.
• Exhibits strong leadership aptitude with mentoring, coaching, and team-building strengths.

About Qatar Airways

From humble beginnings with four aircraft to a multifaceted global business, Qatar Airways continues to innovate and expand, nurturing a culture that embraces challenges and achieves groundbreaking accomplishments. Every employee contributes to this journey, offering a dynamic, limitless career and international community.