Do you have the ability to analyse pricing policies in ever-changing markets? In the role of the Trade Pricing Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing and communicating Trade Policy & objectives through day-to-day activities. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and grow within the Shipping industry, maintain a perfect work-life balance through hybrid working and be part of a diverse and inclusive culture, Apply today !

In this role you will be responsible for performing a marketing analyst role, implementing and communicating trade policy & objectives through day-to-day activities for Europe/ Med and also coordinate and manage Europe export data analysis and cargo pricing in line with trade policy & objectives.

The Role

• To perform regular structural review of regions / AC performance against target goal levels & follow-up on any performance deviations providing insight analysis of cargo patterns and analysis of forecasts.
• Creation and management of dashboards for various KPI’s, analysis of data and summarising actions to be taken.
• To work with regions / MKTG teams and monitor any deviations in performance, also providing guidance and directions based on cargo pattern analysis to maximise overall trade profitability.
• Review of route costs, creation, and maintenance of Arbitrary cost lists. Management of opening / closing routes.
• Creation and maintenance of Minimum guide rates in line with market changes across various platforms.
• Coordinate cargo portfolio strategy analysis with a view to maximising revenue return
• Prepare daily / weekly cargo trend analysis/booking monitoring reports which facilitate the process management & optimisation of vessel allocations and trade profitability.
• Support the European Space management/Pricing team daily activities with clear guidance and cargo trend analysis.
• Manage optimal cargo routing tables for Europe / MED - Asia trade, Setting and maintenance of route priority, cross referencing against internal way port allocations. Identifying under utilised routes and promotion to respective pricing personnel.
• To be fully proficient with all Trade Management inhouse System Modules and perform timely and accurate review & maintenance of the same when & where required, including but not limited to new system enhancements.
• Take on ad hoc projects as directed by the Marketing Manager.
• Show proficiency in dealing with new system enhancements and data analysis to support daily pricing and space management decisions.
• Support respective Trade Pricing Teams and Trade policies.

Scope of Role

• Budget: No budget responsibility
• Location: London RHQ

Breadth and Range of Responsibilities:

• Analytical review of various KPI
• Trend analysis and pattern identification
• Analysis prepared with recommendations.

The Requirements

• Knowledge of data studio, power pivot would be preferable
• Good knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Knowledge of system programming is desirable.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Previous pricing / market liner shipping experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovation and improvement
• Flexibility and ability to quickly learn new tools
• Proactive approach.
• Organised/Systematic approach to work.
• Ability to form strong working relationships

The Benefits

• Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum plus UK bank and public holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Membership of the Company’s Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Performance Related Pay a pay award and discretionary annual bonus linked directly to their performance in addition to annual review.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Death in Service.
• Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years’ service.
• Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services.
• An interest free annual travel season ticket loan.
• Family leave policies enhanced above statutory.
• Access to the UK’s TaxFree Childcare scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay policy.
• Medical health check.
• Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions.
• Employees Online Benefits platform

The closing date for this vacancy is 6th November 2024 but if a significant number of applications are received, it will close earlier.

Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.