Cargo Network Planning Manager

As the business expands, we are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Cargo Network Planning Team in Doha as a Cargo Network Planning Manager. The role includes:

• Manage the development of the short/medium and long-term schedules and/or business cases for new or existing routes developed through comprehensive detailed analysis (inclusive of annual budget operating plan).
• Supervise and/or provide recommendations to maximize or enhance profitability by optimizing the allocation of capacity throughout the network (i.e. new destinations, frequency and gauge changes).
• Supervise cargo revenue inputs relevant to passenger aircraft business cases prepard by reportees; distribute relevant information from Corporate Planning to QR Cargo stakeholders.
• Ensure full disclosure and coordination of plans and initiatives between QR Cargo and Corporate Planning.
• Support Aeropolitical and Corporate Affairs with ad-hoc information requests; input QR Cargo’s traffic rights’ wishlist annually and track progress.
• Review post-implementation performance of new projects and corrective measures established by senior management.
• Support/manage the development of strategic long-term network/fleet plans in line with QR Group’s objectives.
• Lead market research requests emphasizing particularly on competitive intelligence and KPI benchmarking.
• Manage airports’ incentives/relations management including (but not limited to) incentives/contracts negotiation, tracking of incentives with Finance, analysis and forecasting.
• Manage the use of industry cargo network planning system and tools; validate inputs in regards to capacity, demand and costs; actively participate in RFPs for tools sourcing and procurement.
• Support fleet plans management through regular updates of the master fleet document and coordination of updates with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and advertisement of QR Group’s network plans through dedicated meetings with all stakeholders and alignment with QR Cargo Marketing team for all public press releases, social media posts and flyers that involve network/fleet announcements.

Qualifications

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Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent command of the English language
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to cope under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours (if required)
• Knowledge of schedule planning and slots system e.g. Sabre, NetLine etc.

Preferred

• Expert understanding of air transport management
• Data mining and big data
• Programming skills (Python, VBA, C++, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Statistics, Financial Reporting and Scenario Planning