Materials Control Specialist

Job title

Materials Control Specialist

Ref #

229574

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Cargo & Airport Operations

• Closing date: 18-Dec-2025

We are currently looking for Materials Control Specialist who will be responsible for interacting with relevant stakeholders, investigate and take corrective actions from the material reports with analysis and action plans derived from the reports produced by business systems. This individual will verify the stores receiving/issuing process on all shifts as well as being the point of contact for Material Supervisors and other stakeholders. They will also implement efficient internal control measures on material movement and usage within the business as required.

*Key Responsibilities:*

• Maintain fiscal and quality compliance at each step of way. From goods receiving, storage and internal distribution during the cooking cycle, through to portioning, dishing and dispatch processes. Any discrepancy in either compliance must be highlighted for corrective action to the head of department.
• Maintain accurate records of material variances through each of the processes for audit purposes and trend analysis.
• Work with Lead Business Improvement Officer and Store Manager to reduce waste and implement Lean 5S and 7 Waste removal.
• Ensure effective verification processes are in place in order to have robust controls over the material movement within the business and business processes.
• Undertake investigations and lead corrective actions from actual vs theoretical report and other material report analysis.
• Ensure materials are received and issued in line with company policies, procedures and SOPs in order to control quality, safety, cost and wastage. Responsible for execution of improvements and efficiencies in terms of wastage, substitutions, inventory holding, critical items, slow moving stock involving all necessary stakeholders.
• Analyse daily consumption reports and drive necessary change to meet business needs.
• Verify wastage to ensure all recordings are accurate, analyse reasons for wastage with a view to reduce through trend analysis and feedback to stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments on substitutions in order to find root cause with a view to reduce.
• Prepare analysis and reports on material controls in order to drive efficiencies and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all operational processes are carried out in efficient and safe manner. Assist in the review and development of SOPs as and when required.
• Review inventory on a regular basis and determine slow or non-moving parts, obsolete parts, and surplus materials that can be offered on sale, loan or exchange to other airlines or companies.

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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
High School Diploma with 6 years of job-related experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of job-related experience.

*Job-Specific Skills:*

• Excellent communication skills, ability to influence.
• Advance knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Managerial skills - ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong communication, mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.

*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 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.

*How To Apply*
If you're ready to transform how millions of global users connect, explore, and transact then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.

*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 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.