Strategy and Planning Specialist

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), part of the Qatar Airways Group, is seeking a Strategy & Planning Specialist to support strategic initiatives and operational planning within its catering operations in Doha, Qatar. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical, business intelligence, and project management skills who can transform data into actionable strategies that improve operational performance and business growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to develop strategic plans, evaluate business opportunities, monitor key performance indicators, and support decision-making through data-driven insights.

About This Role

As a Strategy & Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping business strategy by analyzing operational performance, conducting market research, evaluating projects, and developing business cases. You will collaborate with multiple departments, including operations, finance, IT, procurement, and production, to ensure strategic initiatives are successfully implemented and aligned with organizational objectives.

This position is well suited for professionals who enjoy solving business challenges, driving process improvements, and working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

📊 Strategic Planning & Business Analysis

✅ Support the development and execution of strategic plans aligned with business objectives.

✅ Conduct market research, operational analysis, and industry benchmarking.

✅ Build detailed business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, and ROI evaluations.

📈 Performance Management

✅ Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and business intelligence reports.

✅ Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

✅ Perform forecasting and scenario analysis to support business continuity and growth.

🚀 Project Management

✅ Evaluate strategic projects for feasibility and business impact.

✅ Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

✅ Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and overall performance.

🤝 Stakeholder Collaboration

✅ Work closely with senior management and operational teams to support strategic decision-making.

✅ Partner with Finance, IT, Procurement, HR, and Operations to align business strategies.

✅ Prepare executive reports, presentations, and strategic updates for leadership meetings.

⚙️ Process Improvement

✅ Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and administrative processes.

✅ Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.

✅ Ensure compliance with operational, quality, and food safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

🎓 Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

💼 Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategy, business planning, business intelligence, or project management.
• Experience supporting operational strategy and business performance initiatives.
• Previous experience within aviation, hospitality, manufacturing, catering, or large corporate environments is an advantage.

🛠️ Technical Skills

✔ Business Intelligence (BI) Tools

✔ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications

✔ Dashboard Development

✔ KPI & Performance Management

✔ Business Case Development

✔ Forecasting & Scenario Analysis

✔ Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

✔ Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

✔ Microsoft Access

✔ Oracle Financials

✔ Data Analysis & Reporting

🌍 Language Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for:

• 📊 Strategy Specialists
• 📈 Business Planning Analysts
• 💼 Business Intelligence Analysts
• 📋 Project Management Professionals
• 📉 Performance Management Specialists
• 🚀 Strategy Consultants
• 📑 Corporate Planning Executives

Candidates with strong analytical skills, experience in business intelligence, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to one of Qatar's leading aviation support organizations while working on high-impact strategic initiatives.

Benefits include:

• ⭐ Opportunity to work within the Qatar Airways Group.
• ⭐ Exposure to strategic planning and business transformation projects.
• ⭐ Cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.
• ⭐ Professional growth in business strategy, analytics, and operational planning.
• ⭐ Dynamic work environment with opportunities to influence organizational performance.

CV & Interview Tips

To improve your chances of getting shortlisted:

• 📄 Highlight experience in strategic planning, business analysis, and project management.
• 📊 Quantify achievements using measurable business outcomes, such as cost savings, process improvements, or KPI enhancements.
• 💡 Demonstrate experience developing dashboards, business cases, and executive presentations.
• 🖥️ Showcase proficiency with BI tools, Oracle Financials, advanced Excel, and data visualization platforms.
• 🤝 Be prepared to discuss strategic projects, stakeholder management, problem-solving approaches, and how you've used data to support business decisions during the interview.

Application Tips

Before applying:

• ✅ Update your CV with your latest strategic planning and analytical experience.
• ✅ Highlight your expertise in BI tools, AI applications, dashboard development, and data analysis.
• ✅ Include examples of business cases, forecasting, or process improvement initiatives you've led.
• ✅ Emphasize experience working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• ✅ Submit your application before the closing date to maximize your chances of consideration.

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