Materials Control and Production Analyst - Qatar Airways - Doha, Qatar Position Overview Qatar Airways is hiring a Materials Control and Production Analyst in Doha, Qatar to oversee material movement, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction within airline catering and cargo operations. This role focuses on fiscal compliance, food production material control, and analytical reporting to enhance operational efficiency and quality standards. Job Details Country: Qatar City: Doha Industry: Airlines/Aviation Function: Inventory Management Salary: 9000-13000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Key Responsibilities * Monitor material receiving, storage, issuance, and internal distribution processes to ensure fiscal and quality compliance * Maintain accurate variance records for audit tracking and trend analysis * Investigate discrepancies from actual versus theoretical material reports and implement corrective actions * Collaborate with Store Management and Business Improvement teams to reduce waste using Lean 5S and 7 Waste methodologies * Verify material movement controls to ensure robust internal processes * Analyse daily consumption and wastage reports to drive operational improvements * Conduct root cause assessments for substitutions and material variances * Prepare detailed material control reports to support management decisions * Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures across production and dispatch processes * Review inventory regularly to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or surplus materials * Support food safety compliance and quality management standards within production cycles Ideal Profile * High School Diploma with minimum 6 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years of related experience * Strong analytical skills with experience handling large production datasets * Advanced knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel * Experience in food production, kitchen operations, or catering environments * Understanding of yield checks, recipe validation, and material consumption analysis * Knowledge of food safety management systems * Strong communication and influencing skills * Leadership abilities with experience mentoring and managing workflow Skills Set * Inventory and Materials Control * Production Analysis and Reporting * Lean Process Improvement * Waste Reduction and Yield Management * Food Safety Compliance * Data Analysis and Audit Preparation * Supply Chain and Catering Operations Why Join Us * Work within a globally recognized aviation catering environment * Competitive tax-free salary package * Opportunity to improve operational efficiency in high-volume production * Exposure to international airline supply chain standards * Career development within a world-class aviation group About the Company Qatar Airways Group is a leading global airline headquartered in Doha, operating across passenger services, cargo, airport operations, and catering divisions. Known for operational excellence and innovation, the group maintains strict quality and compliance standards throughout its global network. Through data-driven processes and continuous improvement, Qatar Airways delivers world-class aviation services while ensuring efficiency and reliability across all operational areas.