Assistant Manager Catering Logistics, Cost & Projects | HK Talent Engage

Job description

Cathay Pacific Airways is an international airline registered and based in Hong Kong, flying to over 190 destinations around the world.

We are proud of our home Hong Kong, where the company was founded in 1946. Our corporate headquarters are located at Hong Kong International Airport. We employ over 21,000 people worldwide.

We are also a founding member of the oneworld global alliance whose combined network serves over 750 destinations worldwide.

Role Introduction

Reports to: Catering Operation Supply Chain and Inventory Management Manager/

Wine, Spirits and Beverage Manager

Departments: CCE - Catering Centre of Excellence

The position is responsible for providing support and consultancy for the team in managing catering /equipment/wines logistics/dry store invoice system and payment, catering equipment/wines logistics, budget inventory forecast and monthly explanation.

This position is further responsible for liaising and communicating with all concerned parties on projects (including Inflight catering equipment/ amenities cost-related projects, Inventory management and wine, beverage & dry store projects), ensuring that all projects are aligned with the agreed set basic standards and communicated properly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team manager in catering equipment, wine logistics budgeting, stock inventory balance and coverage and budget forecast.
• Manage the catering equipment, wines logistics and dry store (incl. frozen meal and ice cream) invoice validation and payment.
• Work with relevant parties in preparing catering equipment/wines logistics cost targets and budgets.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly variance explanation on different cost category and catering equipment/wine logistics initiatives update for management review.
• Manage equipment and wine logistics cost and prepare cost saving proposal when required.
• Liaise with Finance for all financial issues.
• Support regular management update on cost related issues and cost improvement projects. Provide recommendation and suggestion for any cost improvement opportunities.
• Support CCE FIN and Cost Control Team on invoicing/payment issue whenever necessary.
• Prepare and consolidate regular and ad-hoc cost impact analysis reports for management review.
• Prepare month end inventory reports for wine and dry store on monthly basis.
• Work with Airline Procurement Team(APD) for all agreements or contracts of Logistics Company and caterers and review the cost impact for contract renewal/extension.
• Monitor wine and equipment consumptions and conduct analysis on abnormal consumption data.
• Support and provide wine logistics, dry store and catering equipment related information such as consumption data when required.
• Work with IT/DGT team for any process/system automation improvement opportunities.
• Act as a “Plan Admin” for Business Continuity Planning(BCP), internal audit & lean projects review for Operation and Inventory Supplies team
• Support and coordinate Catering Operations, Supply Chain and Inventory & Wine, Beverage and Dry Store supplies team on projects when required.
• Update PPM, COM, ISD Ops Manual and assist to prepare/issue crew notice /NTBP when required.
• Take up catering improvement projects as directed by Head of Culinary Excellence/Catering Operation Supply Chain and Inventory Management /Manager & Wine, Spirits and Beverage Manager.
• Follow all reasonable instructions as directed by Head of Culinary Excellence/team managers.
• Perform cross functional tasks in line with your role level after sufficient training if & when required.

Requirements

• University education, preferably in business administration, catering or finance related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience in airline, airline catering, logistic, inventory management and/or accounting related industry.
• Sound numerate/budgeting and analytical skills to formulate business analysis.
• Good command of both written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning, organisation and well-versed project management skills with PMP & Green belt certification a plus.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Practical skills on Macros, Project, Cognos, Qlikview, Brio.
• Knowledge of SAP will be advantageous.

Application Deadline: 25 Sep 2024

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

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