Inventory Optimisation Analyst

Looking for a challenge in one of the world's largest airfreight logistics organisations? At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to groundbreaking tech, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. We move cargo that positively impacts society worldwide. Whatever people need, wherever they are. At IAG Cargo we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.

We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). Powered by five airlines, our reach is truly global – but it’s the impact we make that defines us. At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride.

Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, that is Trusted to Deliver.

The Inventory Executive is a core role within Contribution Management responsible for the ownership of inventory performance on a set of key lanes on the network. The position has accountability for route strategy, performance management and contribution growth through the application of data and commerciality with a network optimisation mindset.

The role will lead on project work that will improve performance on key lanes, and will liaise with teams across Contribution Management, Sales, Operations and where applicable third parties. Working alongside Network and Integrated Planning teams, the Inventory Executive will also monitor and manage key trends on their lanes and proactively implement changes to strategies that drive a balanced network maximises contribution.

• Own the Inventory performance on a set of key lanes on the IAG Cargo network, and use data to optimise flight setups through accurate baggage, payload and overbooking forecasts as well as insight from Pricing, Sales and external market data to maximise contribution
• Review capacity utilisation performance against forecast and track KPIs for core metrics such as contribution, allocation utilisation and regional market share
• Undertake regular analysis, making use of contribution management systems and tools, to optimise contribution and forecast performance. Ad hoc analysis for specific pieces of work will also be required to ensure capacity utilisation is above target.
• Closely monitor competitor activity and market share to ensure proactive response to changes in market to protect IAG Cargo performance.
• Continuously review Inventory position against demand forecasts and changes in the market, proactively managing key lanes to protect performance in a dynamic market.
• Work with Sales, Contribution Management and Integrated Planning colleagues to optimise pricing levels to access capacity with a view to deliver the best mix of product, origin, destination and customer on all routes to optimise contribution.
• Working closely with Network, Pricing and Integrated Planning to identify and drive new commercial initiatives and ways of working, adapting strategies to ensure we are work within them and balance objectives.
• Lead on specific pieces of transformation work that will positively impact contribution and ways of working across IAG Cargo, including new system investments.
• Work closely with, and manage, offshore suppliers where required to optimise Inventory processes and alignment across the network.
• Develop a close relationship with the Network team to ensure optimisation of a balanced network and use data to drive change in network shape.
• Own and maintain central tracking of Commercial policies and contract writing to ensure alignment and compliance across the business.

• Proactive mindset – use data…