Senior Officer - Inventory Management

Dubai Aviation Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Aviation Corporation is seeking an Inventory Management professional to optimize inventory across markets and maximize network revenue. You will collaborate with RM streams, Pricing, and Demand to implement effective strategies and improve forecasting accuracy.

The role requires a strong background in airline operations, fluent English, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degrees in aviation management, mathematics, economics, or business management are preferred.
• Fluent in English is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in airline commercial operations or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience aligned with the listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage system-generated inventory recommendations to maximize network revenue across markets.
• Apply overbooking strategies at the cabin level based on show-up rates and cancellation trends.
• Analyze booking trends, market dynamics, and POS-OD mix to guide inventory decisions.
• Evaluate aircraft capacity and configuration needs and advise Network Planning and Operations.
• Coordinate with Airport Operations to manage overbooked flights and minimize denied boardings.
• Monitor demand shifts and competitor movements to keep pricing and inventory agile.
• Perform post-departure analysis to refine inventory decisions and improve forecasting.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To manage day-to-day inventory activities for assigned markets, aiming to maximize network revenue by applying effective Revenue Management strategies and working closely with other RM streams such as Pricing and Demand as well as relevant stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and validates system-generated inventory recommendations to ensure optimal seat allocation across assigned markets, supporting overall network revenue maximization.
• Applies overbooking strategies at the cabin level by evaluating show-up rates, historical patterns, and cancellation trends to achieve optimal load factors.
• Conducts detailed analysis of booking trends, market dynamics, and POS-OD mix to guide data-driven inventory decisions.
• Evaluates aircraft capacity and configuration needs and provide strategic recommendations to Network Planning and Operations teams.
• Coordinates with Airport Operations to proactively manage overbooked flights and minimize denied boardings through operational foresight.
• Monitors demand shifts, booking behaviors, and competitor movements, ensuring pricing and inventory strategies remain agile and aligned with market conditions.
• Performs post-departure flight analysis to assess the impact of inventory decisions and identify opportunities for strategic refinement.
• Interprets and adjusts system-generated demand forecasts, applying manual influences where necessary to reflect expected market changes.
• Analyzes multi-dimensional POS-OD demand trends and share actionable insights with cross-functional Revenue Management stakeholders.
• Tracks holiday and special event demand to ensure accurate system inputs and timely demand adjustments.
• Sponsors and configures demand forecasts for new route launches or frequency additions, supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Monitors forecast accuracy and system health, providing feedback to support continuous improvement of forecasting models.
• Tracks key performance metrics, including RASK, yield, seat factor, average fare, and market share across POS-OD segments.
• Collaborates closely with Pricing, Demand, Commercial, Sales, Network Planning, and Airport Operations to ensure alignment on strategy and execution.
• Leverages analytical tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy) to support decision-making and exception reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Bachelor's degree in aviation management, mathematics, economics, or business management preferred
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 3 years experience in airline commercial operations or related field.
• Years with qualifications: 3 - 5 years

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)

ISR REQUIREMENTS

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.