Cargo Pricing Analyst

Gulf Air; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Air is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support pricing strategy development and market monitoring across its network. You will help ensure pricing decisions align with commercial goals and maximize revenue while maintaining competitive parity.

Responsibilities include monitoring market trends, analyzing competitor pricing, and contributing to yield management discussions. The role involves cargo rate management, reporting, and ensuring pricing structures cover variable costs and margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing pricing policies aligned with commercial objectives.
• Monitor market pricing trends within assigned territories and recommend competitive strategies.
• Analyze competitor pricing activities and market intelligence reports to minimize revenue impact.
• Participate in discussions with stakeholders regarding pricing strategies and yield management.
• Ensure accurate upload of cargo rates into Cargo Spot system and maintain other charge rates.
• Standardize pricing tools and reporting practices within the region.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Market monitoring

Yield management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field

Job description

The primary objective of the role is to support the development and execution of pricing strategies that align with the airline s commercial goals This involves monitoring market trends analyzing competitor pricing and ensuring that pricing policies remain competitive and responsive to changing market conditions The role also includes contributing to discussions on yield management and ensuring that all pricing decisions are backed by accurate market intelligence to safeguard revenue performance Another key objective is to optimize cargo revenue by maintaining accurate system rates analyzing route and market performance and evaluating space allocation requests to ensure the best possible yield The Pricing Analyst must ensure that all pricing structures cover variable costs and meet required margin guidelines while recommending short term initiatives that enhance revenue A strong focus on cost control profitability and maintaining consistency in pricing processes across regions ensures the airline maximizes revenue opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Pricing Strategy amp Market Monitoring

• Assist the Line Manager in developing pricing policies and procedures aligned with commercial objectives
• Monitor market pricing trends within assigned territories and recommend competitive pricing strategies
• Analyze competitor pricing activities and market intelligence reports to minimize revenue impact
• Participate in discussions with relevant stakeholders regarding pricing strategies and yield management

System amp Rate Management

• Ensure accurate and timely upload of all cargo rates into the Cargo Spot system
• Maintain and update other charge rates within the system
• Ensure pricing processes and guidelines are implemented consistently across the region
• Standardize pricing tools and reporting practices within the region

Revenue Optimization amp Performance Analysis

• Analyze performance data at flight level route and market levels to enhance yield and revenue
• Monitor ad-hoc pricing performance and provide regular reports to the Manager Pricing
• Evaluate cargo space allocation requests from stations to optimize revenue opportunities
• Identify strengths and weaknesses across markets and recommend short-term revenue enhancement initiatives

Cost amp Profitability Control

• Monitor transportation costs within the network handling trucking interline
• Ensure all pricing structures cover at least variable costs and meet required margin guidelines
• Ensure minimum pricing conditions for ad-hoc rates are maintained across all relevant origins and destinations
• Conduct any task as assigned by the Management in the related field

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in the related field.