Job Description

Key Responsibilities3rd party Supply Management:

Collaborate

with the product, tech and operations teams to ensure superior supplier performance.

Data Analysis

: Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in the performance of hotel suppliers. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track supply performance. Oversee

revenue management

strategy for 3rd party hotel supply with an objective to optimize margins through effective mark-up management without affecting booking conversion. Perform

daily rate comparisons

to understand pricing gaps Conduct daily analysis to identify

performance gaps

and avoid revenue loss

PLB Management

: Track performance of suppliers offering PLBs to ensure achievement of top slabs. Ensure any gaps to achievement are identified and actioned.

On-boarding new suppliers

: Collaborate with the product and tech teams to ensure new suppliers are made live seamlessly. Ensure ops and finance briefings are completed in a timely manner.

Market Research

: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitors' offerings, and market dynamics to identify potential opportunities and challenges in the supply chain. Ensure all related systems and MIS required to deliver KPIs are included in the

tech road maps

. Provide detailed requirements for the same to product team. Conduct monthly and quarterly

performance reviews

with both suppliers and management and develop a strategic and tactical action plan. Conduct regular analysis of the current suppliers and identify gaps in supply. Also identify

potential new suppliers

to improve depth and breadth of 3rd party supply. Analyze historical data and demand patterns to

forecast future demand

accurately.

Supplier Relationship Management

: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to ensure competitive pricing and reliable service levels. *

Reporting

: Prepare regular reports and presentations for management to communicate supply chain performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives.