Inventory Optimisation Analyst

IAG Cargo; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Staff travel benefits

Flexible holiday policy

Learning & language courses

Onsite gym

Job summary

IAG Cargo is seeking an Inventory Executive to own inventory performance on key lanes and drive contribution growth through data-driven decision making. You will lead on projects to improve performance, liaise with Contribution Management, Sales, Operations and external partners to optimise network balance and profitability.

The role requires analytical thinking, proactive problem solving, and strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making.
• Proactive mindset to spot risks and mitigate.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory performance on key lanes and optimise setups using data.
• Monitor capacity utilisation and KPIs; adjust strategies to improve contribution.
• Conduct regular analysis with reporting tools to forecast performance and suggest actions.
• Track competitor activity and market share to respond proactively.
• Collaborate with Sales, Planning and Network teams to optimise pricing and allocation.
• Lead transformation projects and coordinate with offshore suppliers as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Effective communicator

Team player

Strong influencing skills

Tools

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

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.

About The Role

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

It's All About You

• Proactive mindset – use data to spot risks and mitigate effectively proactively
• Analytical thinking - ability to conduct robust analysis and apply this to decisions that improve contribution
• Self-starter - able to work on own initiative, make decisions and follow through with implementation
• Logical mindset - ability to consider trade-offs to meet high level targets and understand the impact on individual results across Commercial and Operations
• Effective communicator - express complex data clearly, both verbally and written.
• Team player - ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a range of cross functional teams
• Strong influencing skills at all levels

Skills And Experience

• Experience of working with direct data sources (SQL, Tableau, PowerBI) to create reporting.
• Evidence of strong analytical capability
• Experience of leading continuous improvement and / or Transformational projects through to delivery and project closure.
• Developing and deploying commercial strategies with the ability to evidence how strategies have performed using data to retrospectively review
• Proven experience of thinking outside of the box and developing creative solutions to complex problems.

We’ll treat you right

Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference.

As well as a competitive salary, bonus, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:

• A hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.
• From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
• Flexible bank holiday policy- Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
• All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
• For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work

Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our diversity and inclusion agenda.

All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently, and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process.