Manager F&B Planning & Development | Product Development & Design

• Closing Date: 2026-07-31

At Qatar Airways, we craft cutting- edge inflight products, enhance passenger comfort, and drive innovation in aviation design.

From concept to launch, our Product Development and Design (PDD) Team collaborates with industry leaders to create products that set new standards in travel.

If you are passionate about innovation and design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry.

Join our Product Development and Design Team that transforms ideas into reality and shape the future of airline experiences!

About the Role

As Manager F&B Planning & Development, you will lead the end‑to‑end planning, development and governance of the onboard Food & Beverage portfolio, covering approximately 700 SKUs with an annual inventory value of USD 110 million, ensuring service availability, cost efficiency, operational feasibility and alignment with brand standards.
You will integrate demand planning, supplier strategy and tender execution with specialist leadership of the wine and spirits programme, ensuring both operational excellence and a differentiated premium onboard experience.

As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

Strategic

• Establish an optimized inventory framework balancing availability, cost efficiency, and SKU complexity to minimize excess stock and obsolescence
• Build and govern a forward-looking tender pipeline ensuring timely sourcing, clear specifications, and seamless execution
• Strengthen the end-to-end supply chain model from sourcing through to onboard delivery across global operations
• Develop a high-performing supplier ecosystem delivering quality, reliability, and innovation
• Drive continuous enhancement of the F&B portfolio, including a differentiated wine and beverage program aligned with brand standards

Operational

• Lead end-to-end inventory governance across key categories, ensuring alignment between demand, lifecycle, and onboard availability
• Manage a ~USD 110M inventory portfolio, driving SKU optimisation, stock ageing control, and cost efficiency
• Ensure alignment between planning outputs, stock positions, and operational requirements to maintain uninterrupted service
• Govern accuracy of inventory data across ERP, QOSMOS, and HORIZON systems
• Oversee the full tender lifecycle, from planning and specifications through to supplier alignment and contract execution
• Ensure seamless integration between tender outcomes, planning requirements, and operational delivery
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing strategies, logistics flows, and catering operations
• Mitigate supply risks and ensure continuity of supply across all regions
• Lead supplier performance and development, ensuring quality, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Drive end-to-end F&B product development and execution, including the wine & spirits programme and strategic partnerships
• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in F&B planning, sourcing, product development, or airline catering operations.
• WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines (DipWSET) or higher
• Proven experience in F&B planning, sourcing, product development, or airline catering operations at scale
• Strong analytical capability with commercial acumen
• Excellent command of English
• Proven leadership and people management capability, including coaching and developing teams
• Experience working with industry experts (Master of Wine, sommeliers, mixologists)

• Experience with global suppliers and premium hospitality or aviation environments

Job-Specific Skills

• Advanced data analysis and decision-making capability
• Strong stakeholder management across cross-functional teams
• Ability to lead complex operations in a fast-paced, global environment
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools

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. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply
If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing the application form.