Materials Controller Aircraft Catering ; QACC

Position Overview

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company, part of Qatar Airways Group, is hiring a Materials Controller to support its catering operations at Hamad International Airport. The role focuses on materials management, inventory control, and cost efficiency across food and non-food items. The successful candidate will assist the Materials Management team with data collection, analysis, and verification to ensure optimal utilization of resources and accurate reporting.

• Country:
  Qatar
• City:
  Doha
• Industry: Airlines-Aviation
• Function:
  Inventory Management
• Salary: 11, monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Monitor internal control processes and provide feedback to the Materials Management team for review and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular spot checks in production, assembly, and service delivery areas to ensure accuracy of material usage and compliance with procedures.
• Verify items delivered to flights according to scheduled audits and document any discrepancies.
• Track and report daily wastages from all departments to support cost control and process improvement.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to perform product yield checks, improving production efficiency and reducing material losses.
• Participate in monthly and annual inventory audits to ensure accurate physical counts and reporting.
• Gather and organize environmental and wastage data in coordination with the Environmental and Materials teams.
• Maintain substitution trackers for internal and external materials, ensuring accurate reporting and communication with the Materials Manager.
• Support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives by providing analytical data for operational and financial reviews.
• Assist in managing stock levels, ensuring timely availability of catering items for flight operations.

• High school qualification or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in inventory control or materials management.
• Experience in flight catering, food production, or large‑scale manufacturing is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and data analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle, or SAP.
• Strong understanding of food industry operations, inventory procedures, and related financial processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment with attention to accuracy and detail.

• Materials management and inventory control
• ERP and data management systems
• Process auditing and compliance checks
• Data analysis and reporting
• Waste tracking and cost optimization
• Cross‑departmental coordination

• Work in one of the world's leading in‑flight catering operations serving Qatar Airways and international airlines.
• Be part of a global aviation group committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Enjoy a tax‑free salary package with career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Contribute to an organization that serves over 200,000 meals daily across more than 70 cuisines.

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), a subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, is based at Hamad International Airport and provides world‑class in‑flight and lounge catering services. Serving Qatar Airways and a range of international airlines, QACC is recognized for its high‑quality food production and logistics operations. With a focus on efficiency, hygiene, and innovation, the company continuously sets new benchmarks in the aviation catering industry, contributing to Qatar Airways' global reputation for excellence.