Materials Control Specialist - Qatar Airways - Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways; Qatar; On-site; QAR 100,440 - 133,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunity in a globally recognized airline

Professional growth within a multicultural organization

Exposure to large-scale aviation operations

Job summary

Qatar Airways is seeking a Materials Control Specialist in Doha, Qatar, to manage material movement within cargo and airport operations. This role involves ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, advanced knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to work well under pressure. Qatar Airways offers a dynamic work environment with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 6 years with a High School Diploma.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure operational environment.
• Proficient in managing teams and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance across material handling processes.
• Investigate material variance reports and lead corrective actions.
• Review inventory to identify slow-moving materials and recommend actions.

Skills

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications

Strong managerial skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Knowledge of food safety management principles

Education

High School Diploma (6 years experience) or Bachelor's Degree (5 years experience)

Job description

Position Overview

Materials Control Specialist role at Qatar Airways in Doha, Qatar focuses on managing material movement, inventory accuracy, and internal controls within cargo and airport operations. This position supports operational efficiency by analysing material reports, reducing wastage, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and cost standards in a high-volume aviation environment.

Job Details

Country: Qatar | City: Doha | Industry: Airlines/Aviation | Function: Inventory Management | Salary: 9000-12000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain fiscal and quality compliance across goods receiving, storage, internal distribution, portioning, and dispatch processes
• Verify stores receiving and issuing activities on all shifts and act as a key point of contact for material supervisors and stakeholders
• Investigate material variance reports and lead corrective actions supported by data analysis and action plans
• Implement and monitor internal control measures for material movement and usage within operations
• Maintain accurate variance records for audit requirements and trend analysis
• Collaborate with business improvement and store management teams to reduce waste and apply Lean 5S and waste removal practices
• Analyse daily consumption, wastage, and substitution reports to drive operational improvements
• Assess substitutions to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare material control analysis and performance reports to improve efficiency and compliance
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and support the review and development of SOPs when required
• Review inventory regularly to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or surplus materials and recommend sale, loan, or exchange options

Ideal Profile

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
• Knowledge of food safety management principles
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in an operational environment
• Strong managerial skills including delegation, workflow management, mentoring, coaching, and team development

Why Join Us

• Career opportunity with a globally recognized airline in a dynamic cargo and airport operations environment
• Exposure to large-scale aviation operations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Professional growth within an international and multicultural organisation
• Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence and efficiency

About the Company

Qatar Airways is a leading global airline headquartered in Doha, Qatar, operating across passenger, cargo, and airport services. Known for rapid growth, operational excellence, and innovation, the airline offers professionals the opportunity to build long-term careers while contributing to one of the world's most respected aviation brands.