Trade Pricing Analyst (Shipping)

Salary: £48,000 – £54,000 per year

Our client, a global container shipping company of more than 250 vessels, actively participate in all major global trade lanes, running the latest IT systems and have an extensive terminal ownership portfolio, are recruiting for a talented, motivated candidate to join the team as:

Trade Pricing Analyst: Intra-Europe Trade Marketing –

Implementing and communicating Trade policy & objectives for the Trade and assisting space management.

You will be required to have a minimum of 2 years container liner shipping experience, with a strong understanding of Space Management and Pricing.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Measurement

* To act as Pricing Analyst Focal Point for designated region(s) whilst demonstrating a sound awareness of the regional commodities/markets and operational infrastructure.

* To act as the Focal Point of Space Control for designated region(s) / Services whilst demonstrating a sound awareness of the regional commodities/markets and operational infrastructure.

* Responsible for Laden and Empty space management ensuring that respective Trade achieves same in/ same out equipment flow and/or 100% slot utilisation on vessels as per respective Trade policy.

* Coordinate implementation of Country-wise Customer Allocation process and performance management thereof.

* Prepare daily reports which facilitate the process management & optimisation of vessel allocations. Example, submit Container Booking Forecast to the Ship Operator.

* To perform regular structural review of regions performance against target levels & follow-up on any performance deviations.

* Responding to rate requests in a timely fashion (within 24hrs) whilst analysing & judging business contribution in the context of current / prospected market conditions as well as Trade / region performance.

* Completing timely and accurate tender submissions demonstrating commercial awareness & sound pricing in the process.

* Complete regular KPI reports and follow up on any deviations.

* To represent the Intra Europe Trade team at internal & external meetings as & when required.

* To be fully proficient with all Trade Management OPUS Modules and perform timely and accurate review & maintenance of same when & where required.

SKILLS

* Ability to analyse data

* Strong MS office skills

* Able to prioritise workload and to tight deadlines

* Strong awareness of Pricing and quoting, keeping in the service and the profit margin

* Strong awareness of space management.

* Minimum of 2 years container liner shipping experience

* An effective communicator with a proactive attitude and confident team player

LOCATION – London RHQ – Canary Wharf, Docklands E14 – currently working remotely from home

SALARY – Offering a competitive salary

BENEFITS – excellent benefits including:

* Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum in addition to UK bank and public holidays

* Membership of the Company’s Group Personal Pension Plan

* Permanent Health Insurance

* Interest free annual travel season ticket loan

* And more…

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH VALID UK WORKING RIGHTS TO APPLY.