Dry Store & Nominated Planning Manager – Product Development

About the role

Qatar Airways is seeking a Dry Store & Nominated Planning Manager to lead end‑to‑end planning for dry store and nominated products within its Product Development and Design division. The role ensures product availability, inventory accuracy, cost control and system integrity across a global portfolio, working closely with culinary, procurement and catering partners.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement inventory planning strategies balancing service levels, cost efficiency and operational resilience for a large SKU portfolio.
• Translate demand, menu changes and business priorities into actionable planning frameworks and stock policies.
• Oversee forecasting, ordering and replenishment, ensuring alignment with safety stock, budget controls and operational constraints.
• Manage inventory health, including ageing stock, slow‑moving items, excess mitigation and waste reduction.
• Plan, order and deploy nominated products in line with specifications and timelines.
• Act as the primary planning interface across Culinary, Procurement, caterers and suppliers to align product intent with execution.
• Ensure data accuracy and governance across ERP and operational platforms for all planning activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, demand fluctuations and operational constraints through contingency planning.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance forecasting accuracy, streamline processes and strengthen supplier collaboration.
• Prepare management reports and insights on planning performance, risks and financial exposure for senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• Strong leadership and strategic oversight capabilities.
• Proven experience in inventory and demand planning within a complex, global environment.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills with culinary, procurement and supply partners.
• Ability to analyse data, identify risks and implement effective contingency plans.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems and related operational platforms.