Cargo Operations Manager - Riyadh
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Qatar Airways is recruiting a Cargo Operations Manager based in Riyadh to oversee smooth cargo operations, manage ground handling activities, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Make recommendations and suggestions to enhance services offered whilst reducing operational costs incurred in the region.
- Implement, establish and monitor standard operating procedures (SOP) with the GHA’s in the region to ensure smooth cargo operations.
- Manage KPI and Service Level Agreements with the service providers and/ or GHAs in local markets.
- In collaboration with Station and Regional Head, manage the station/ region’s ground handling activities cost effectively, efficiently and safely.
- Ensure discrepancies and non conformances are minimized to reduce claims and penalties.
- Ensure management of Safety, Security, and Operational compliance matters in the local markets.
- Establish strong contacts with authorities and regulatory bodies; liaise with local Government/ Customs Authorities.
- Maintain aircraft on time performance and ensure no delays occur due to ground operations.
- Ensure constant evaluation of best industry practices.
- Support RFP (request of proposal) with HQ, Contracts and Procurement.
- Ensure smooth working relations between local Cargo Staff and Airport Services Manager.
Requirements
- High school qualification/ Vocational Qualification/ Diploma or higher with minimum 5 years of job related experience
- Strong experience in Air Cargo Operations, dangerous goods, AVI regulations, perishable cargo handling, etc.
- Ability to build relationships and influence
- Commercial acumen and ability to identify market and industry trends
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are recruiting for Cargo Operations Manager based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- The selected candidate will be responsible for smooth cargo operations at the Region through close coordination, supervision and negotiation with the GHA’s, local service providers and staff within the stations.
- Continuously monitor and develop adherence to regulations outlined by local authorities, regulatory bodies and ensure strict compliance to IATA regulations for effective movement of inbound and outbound cargo whilst reducing operational costs involved, whilst continually improving customer satisfact
Accountabilities
- Make recommendations and suggestions to enhance services offered whilst reducing operational costs incurred in the region. Further be a part of the airline operating committee to address infrastructure issues etc.
- Implement, establish and monitor standard operating procedures (SOP) with the GHA’s in the region to ensure smooth cargo operations with consistently high levels of quality. This also includes Streamlining polices with GHA staff in order to follow procedures in the absence of cargo staff at the resp
- Manage KPI and Service Level Agreements with the service providers and/ or GHAs in local markets to ensure the operational performance meets QR’s required service levels.
- In collaboration with Station and Regional Head, manage the station/ region’s ground handling activities and ensure that they are carried out on a cost effective, efficient and safe manner.
- Ensure discrepancies and non conformances are minimized in order to reduce claims and penalties at the respective station to increase customer satisfaction and reduce carrier liability.
- Ensure management of Safety, Security, and Operational compliance matters in the local markets.
- Establish strong contacts with authorities and regulatory bodies. Liaise with local Government/ Customs Authorities to obtain permissions and to comply with regulatory issues related to Cargo operations.
- Maintain aircraft on time performance and ensure no delays occur due to ground operations.
- Ensure constant evaluation of best industry practices, detecting those that can add value to the operation.
- Support RFP (request of proposal) with HQ, Contracts and Procurement for existing or new operation.
- Ensure smooth working relations between local Cargo Staff and Airport Services Manager and that efficiency is achieved through ensuring well maintained and clear station agreements and Local Operating Procedure in place to safeguard a smooth operation.
Qualification
- High school qualification/ Vocational Qualification/ Diploma or higher with minimum 5 years of job related experience
- Strong experience in Air Cargo Operations, dangerous goods, AVI regulations, perishable cargo handling, etc.
- Ability to build relationships and influence.
- Commercial acumen and ability to identify market and industry trends.
About Qatar Airways Group
- Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one.
- We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Qatar Airways
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Level II - Borescope Inspection (BSI)
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways is hiring a Licensed Aircraft Engineer Level II for Borescope Inspection at its Doha facility. The role involves off-wing engine maintenance, borescope inspections, LRU build-up, and module removal/installa
Business Analyst - IT (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways is looking for a Business Analyst - IT to manage business requirements and ensure IT solutions meet business objectives. The role involves requirements gathering, analysis, testing, and support. Requires a
Senior Manager - Compliance & Regulatory (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways is looking for a Senior Manager Compliance to lead the development and enhancement of the group's compliance framework, covering ABC, AML, sanctions, and ethics. The role requires 10+ years of experience in
Manager Loyalty Insights
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways is seeking a Manager Loyalty Insights to lead the Loyalty Insights strategy, driving member intelligence, analytics, and reporting for the Privilege Club. The role involves developing data products, transla
Manager Loyalty Insights
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways is seeking a Manager Loyalty Insights to lead the Loyalty Insights strategy and drive member intelligence, analytics, and reporting for the Privilege Club. The role involves translating complex data into co
Senior Manager - Compliance & Regulatory (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways is seeking a Senior Manager Compliance to lead the development and enhancement of the Group's compliance framework, covering Anti-Bribery, AML, Sanctions, and more. The role involves overseeing compliance a
Business Analyst - IT (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways seeks an IT Business Analyst to manage business requirements and ensure IT solutions meet business objectives. The role involves requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, testing, and support. Candid
Senior HR School Fees Officer
Doha, QAT
Qatar Airways seeks a Senior HR School Fees Officer to manage the day-to-day operations of the HR School Fees section. The role involves setting standard operating procedures, processing school fee claims, conducting aud
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Level II - Borescope Inspection (BSI)
Doha, QAT
Business Analyst - IT (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Senior Manager - Compliance & Regulatory (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Manager Loyalty Insights
Doha, QAT
Manager Loyalty Insights
Doha, QAT
Senior Manager - Compliance & Regulatory (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Business Analyst - IT (Qatari Nationals Only)
Doha, QAT
Senior HR School Fees Officer
Doha, QAT