Inventory Management Manager (Airline)

TL;DR

Inventory Management Manager (Airline): Strategic management of fare class availability and overbooking profiles to maximize CRASK and optimize seat capacity with an accent on balancing forecasted demand with yield. Focus on implementing overbooking strategies, optimizing load factors, and reducing revenue leakage through real-time market monitoring.

Location: Viladecans - Barcelona

Company

LEVEL is a leading long-haul low-cost airline based in Barcelona and part of the IAG group.

What you will do

• Optimize fare class availability across routes to maximize Revenue per Available Seat Kilometer (RASK).
• Define and monitor overbooking profiles based on historical no-show data and cancellation patterns to minimize spoilage.
• Analyze booking trends and seasonality to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Track competitor pricing and inventory moves to adjust availability tactics in real-time.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators such as CRASK, Yield, Load Factor, and Sell-up rates.
• Coach and lead a team of Inventory Analysts, fostering a data-driven culture and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in an airline’s Commercial or Revenue Management department.
• At least 3 years of specific experience in Inventory Control or Pricing.
• Previous experience managing a team of analysts.
• Advanced knowledge of GDS (Amadeus, Sabre) and RM software (PROS, Air RM).
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, or Power BI for creating dashboards and models.

Culture & Benefits

• Staff travel discounts on flights with LEVEL.
• Flexible benefits covering meals, transport, childcare, and health insurance.
• Access to employee cafeteria and canteen at special prices.
• Discounted gym memberships.