Airlines - Corporate Operations

Description:

Principal Analyst (Job Number: 027965)

Located at Sydney Distribution Centre, Mascot
Competitive salary plus other benefits
Management and support of commodity based activities
Review and provide recommendations on both operational and financial issues across the Supply chain business

For nearly a century now, Qantas has been bringing travellers together with the people they love – both from around Australia and all over the globe. It’s just part of being the Spirit of Australia.

These days, we’re widely regarded as an airline people can count on – both on the ground and in the air. It’s a reputation that hasn’t just seen us become the world’s leading long distance airline – but an Australian icon, too. And we’d love for you to be a part of that.

The Principal Analyst is responsible for providing complete supplier performance oversight of cabin service providers and support the Supply Chain business to maximise benefit to Qantas. The position will require the Analyst to identify, lead and participate in departmental projects focused on business improvement.

To ensure the business meets the requirements of its customers, the Analyst may also take responsibility for work areas outside of Contract Management and be accountable for decisions that have significant impact on the day to day operation of the airline. The analyst will be required to review and provide recommendations on project, operational and financial issues ensuring visibility of supplier performance to the business.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Working with Category Specialists and Category Managers to formulate effective and workable contracts maximising the benefits to Qantas
Monitor contracts for external Cabin Services Suppliers to ensure they are effectively managed to maximise QF’s entitlements as defined in these contracts
Support the administration and execution of all Cabin Services Supplier Contracts
Review and provide recommendations on all supplier contract amendments, including side letters and associated documentation
Manage and contribute to commodity strategies, taking ownership of business objectives
Take an active role in delivering commodity based projects
Develop, maintain and distribute records of supplier performance and KPI reports
Interface with Commodity Managers/Controllers and key stakeholders to ensure that any information is managed appropriately
Review and provide recommendations to the Commodity Manager on all supplier invoices, pricing model amendments and variations to budget including GSV and cashflow analysis
Responsible for the continual review of procedures and user guides that relate to Contract Management
Review, analysis and providing recommendations related to all audit findings assigned to Contract Management.

Requirements:

What you’ll bring to the role:

Extensive experience in an Analytical role, preferably in a Supply Chain or Materials/Logistics field
Demonstrable experience in a range of computer systems, especially MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Access
Knowledge of COGNOS and Qantas' business systems such as Supply, CAMEO and Mxi would also be highly regarded
Experience in the development of both detailed business cases and presentations to varying levels of Management
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to network with key stakeholders to develop positive and collaborative relationships
Detailed understanding of business cost drivers and KPI’s
Able to design, build and critically evaluate KPI data and outcomes
Able to influence, negotiate and present to achieve desired targets
Exceptional attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills and ability to manage multiple issues concurrently.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge and excite you – and give you the support you need to really go places. Here, everyone’s treated with the respect they deserve. And everyone has the potential to make the most of their skills.

Qantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – and people from every other kind of background – to apply.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Talk to us about how this job could be flexible for you.

Be a part of something special – get in touch today.

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