Strategic Planning Specialist
Kenya Airways
Total years of experience :21 years, 0 Months
Network planning deals with the commercial development of the Airlines' Network and schedule.
A mathematical specialist position, responsible for translating market developments into mathematical models used in network optimization.
Key Contributions & Results:
• Orchestrated strategies that fueled an impressive revenue growth. My data-driven approach, actions based on insights
and strong customer relationships globally significantly increased revenue opportunities.
• Conducting competitor analysis, benchmarking and research studies.
• Led the design and build of performance models including a total network benefit model to provide the business with a view of revenue generation beyond single flight level.
• Collect, analyze & maintain market data on global traffic trends, economic and political to determine & rank network opportunities.
• Drove technological advancements by introducing a cutting-edge BI system for perations, utilizing AI/ML applications for enhanced revenue, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. (MIDT, CAPA, PROS-DeLorean/Monet).
• Crafted a comprehensive roadmap aligning business drivers, technology strategies, and actionable plans.
• Managed an annual budget, implementing innovative analytics for KPI monitoring, resulting in remarkable performance improvements.
• Generate fleet planning scenarios to guide development of an optimal fleet plan.
• Conduct comparative analysis of existing routes to determine capacity requirements.
• Collate and analyze market intelligence to inform market positioning to gain a competitive edge.
• Negotiate for opportunities and concessions for KQ in new & existing airports during the annual World Routes and Routes Africa conferences.
• Identify the right combination of different types of maintenance tasks (Planning Concepts) to achieve the most optimized maintenance planning solution in terms of aircraft availability, cost and safety.
• Captured new business development opportunities by developing deep understanding of slot portfolio assessment of all airports, in order to build and maintain the commercial pipeline available for route development.
• Fostered real-time collaboration with airport key stakeholders aimed at uncovering and maximizing underlying opportunities enabling continued route and network development opportunities are realized.
My core role was to drive operational improvements, maximising the value of
the asset base while ensuring a tight control on operational costs.
Key Contributions & Results:
• Provided technical guidance in data management, organization and processing.
• Designed questionnaire and conducted piloting tests-Validity and reliability tests.
• Coordinated the activities of various departments concerned with distribution of products & services.
• Randomized resources daily using a computer-generated system - Shuffler.
• Managed and supported new business implementations and project rollouts.
• Improved demand for statistics by placing a greater emphasis on the role played by statistics in planning.
• Provided inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports to management and departments.
• Conducted regular training on data management and use of advanced data systems such as Power BI and Data collection systems.
• Managed import & export of foreign currency in East and Central Africa region.
• Worked with people of all levels and had an excellent commercial approach to solving problems and developing business processes.
• Monitored and continually improved standards of performance and quality within the operations.
• Conducted monthly Risk Control Assessments to analyze process efficiency and reduced exposure to operational risks.
Key Contributions & Results:
• Identified gaps and developed rigorous fact-based analysis to support recommendations for strategic issues
through engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Delivered projects or major project work streams related to corporate strategy or corporate initiatives - from
shaping to successful completion.
• Monitored the evolution of the competitive landscape and regulatory environment and identifying opportunities for
Barclays Bank.
• Developed appropriate portfolio metrics and reporting to track performance across programs and engagements.
• Provided input for strategic oversight, thought leadership and quality solutions to maintain capital ratios without
compromising on growth.
• Developed opportunities and strategies to add value and protect earnings taking into account interest rate outlooks.
• Carried out a monthly analytical review of the Balance Sheet and provide insights into key drivers of performance
in terms of business segments and products.
• Monitored the strategic balance sheet measures to ensure adherence to approved disbursement limits.
• Developed business plan for proposed rollout of digital credit services resulting in execution of partnership
agreement to offer monthly consumer and merchant financing.
• Developing & implementing marketing plans for regional campaigns.
• Supervising a team of nine sales executives.
• Drafting, typing quotations & sales proposals for the company.
• Liaising with clients via telephone or email and ensuring proper follow-ups.
• Organizing of packaging of goods before dispatch.
• Maintaining correct update on clientele transactions and files
• Recruiting and training vendors.
• Increasing client base.
• Forecasting market trends.
• Monitoring quality customer service.
• Ensuring availability of vendor resources.
Major Achievement:
• Actively involved in the roll-out of virtual airtime, which later birthed a cashless ecosystem of money transfer. MPESA