Lead Cargo Interline & Partnerships Analyst

Job Description

<strong><u>About The Role<br><br></u></strong>The air freight industry landscape is entering an accelerated phase of change and transformation. From digitalising the end-to-end value chain, to fortifying a true e-commerce experience, to the launch of digital freight marketplaces, and much more. At Qatar Airways Cargo, we recently launched our VISION 2027 Roadmap as part of The Next Generation programme. The roadmap encapsulates the journey to bring about changes both internally and externally with the objective to simplify business engagements with Qatar Airways Cargo regardless whether the task on hand is complex or simple.<br><br>To support our VISION 2027 roadmap, we are looking for talents – the bold, the imaginative and the change-maker. All of whom will support Qatar Airways Cargo’s position as a true leader in the air freight industry. If you want to make an impact, to grow your experience and to challenge your comfort zone, then join us at Qatar Airways Cargo and be part of The Next Generation of change-makers.<br><br>Become the ambassador and the orchestrator of Qatar Airways Cargo VISION 2027.<br><br>We are pleased to announce this incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of <strong>Qatar Airways Cargo Partnerships &amp; Interline team </strong>as a <strong>Lead Cargo Interline &amp; Partnerships Analyst</strong> in our office in <strong>Doha.<br><br></strong>Join the <strong>#MovedByPeople</strong> family and leave a mark as part of the Cargo Partnerships &amp; Interline team.<br><br>With an increase focus on growing QR Cargo’s network reach through strategic partnerships and interline, there is a need to simplify the overall Interline process, and improve overall quality of product offering to ensure Flown as Planned. You will be responsible for upholding and improving the quality of interline related shipments. You will own the overall creation, maintenance and development of all Master Operating Plan between QR Cargo and OAL (Other Airlines). You will also continuously improve interline product though contributing to the contributing to the creation of operational process, IT development and commercial agreements. You will be working on shifts, and that will include working during weekends and holidays as required by the business.<br><br>As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include:<br><ul><li> Liaise with OALs and QR Cargo’s internal stakeholders to align all commercial and operational requirements</li><li> Regularize and trouble-shoot all irregular interlines shipment</li><li> Manage all interline queries and quotation</li><li> Analyze data to support management in negotiations for interline rates, tonnages and services with partners.</li><li> Analyze and review operational and commercial performance of airline partnerships, report to senior management and create strategies for corrective action where required.</li><li> Prepare management reports and dashboards to monitor commercial performance of the partnership against set KPIs and provide suggestions on solutions for areas that do not perform adequately.</li><li> Maintain relationships with partner airlines and initiate communication identifying potential sectors or agreements to increase network support.</li><li> Identifying and escalate to management any long-term / systemic problems in QR Cargo’s relationships with its other airlines (OAL), and suggest required steps to correct these problems.</li><li> Contribute to the development of business with partner airlines at mutually beneficial commercial conditions considering QR strategic requirements and management direction.<br></li></ul><strong>Be part of an extraordinary story <br><br></strong>Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.<br><br>Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.<br><br>Together, everything is possible<br><br><strong><u>Qualifications<br><br></u></strong><strong>About you<br></strong><ul><li> Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 4 years of job-related experience within the airline/ air cargo industry</li><li> Good understanding of airline partnerships and knowledge of the global air cargo landscape</li><li> Hands-on experience in process mapping and creating policies and procedures, preferably with Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification</li><li> Highly data and process driven with strong analytical and presentation skills</li><li> Advanced MS Office skills</li><li> Excellent spoken and written English skills</li><li> Ability to work independently and manage multiple, time- sensitive deliverables and competing priorities</li><li> Previous experience in creative problem-solving and thinking outside the box is preferred<br></li></ul><strong><u>About Qatar Airways Group<br><br></u></strong>Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.<br><br>So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.<br><br><strong><u>How To Apply<br><br></u></strong>If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.