Cargo Network Planning Manager

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.

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.

Become the ambassador and the orchestrator of Qatar Airways Cargo VISION 2027.

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

**Be part of an extraordinary story**

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.

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.

Together, everything is possible

**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

**About Qatar Airways Group**

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.

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 gro