Brief Description
Liaison with Global Distribution System (GDS) providers to ensure optimal availability of KQ inventory globally and to achieve the lowest possible cost of distribution through contractual negotiations with GDS’s and other initiatives, as well as analysis and reporting on system use to sensitize sales outlets on effective and efficient use of Computer Reservations Systems (CRS).
Responsibilities
Liaise with various GDSs to provide the best possible options for the distribution of the KQ inventory.
Analyze all GDS costs to identify areas of wastage.
Participate in implementation of projects impacting on the Reservations and Inventory System e.g. PROS, Sabre Air price and Contract Composure.
Budgeting, Monitoring and evaluating the 2.1 Billion Ksh worth Cost Centre (7304) expenditure to ensure it’s within Budget
Monthly analysis of GDS/ARS invoices to ensure accurate billing to the airline by the GDS.
Provide timely and accurate reports on GDS activity and recommend on strategies that can be developed to improve distribution efficiency.
Provide monthly reports namely Cost Centre, CRS Cost, Schedule Change Cost, Drilldown (to PNR level) and
Area of Sale (Revenues against CRS costs) to Country / Area Managers, Sales Teams, Business Performance and Revenue Management teams.
Requirements
University graduate in a business related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite combined with in depth exposure to Analytical Software.
Excellent skills in analysis for high quality commercial solutions.
Proficiency in Data and systems analysis
IATA Certification in fares and ticketing
Certification in Reservations systems
Certification in Database structured query language (SQL).
Presentation skills
Strong team leadership skills
5 years experience 3 of which must be in Airline sales, finance or revenue management
Additional Details
High quality and availability of the KQ inventory in all target markets
Achieving the lowest possible cost of distribution within budget and plan
Reduction in CRS abuse by travel agents
Timely production of annual route revenue budget
Timely and accurate decision-making reports
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