Trade Analyst, Asia Europe Trade, West Bound

Do you think you have it in you to execute decision-making amidst varying trade directions and market dynamics? Do you have the ability to analyse data and implement pricing policy in ever-changing markets? In the role of the Marketing Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in performing structural review of regions' performance against target levels through insightful analysis and problem-solving. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and grow within the Shipping industry, we encourage you to apply today.

Job PurposeTo perform Marketing Pricing analyst role implementing and communicating Trade Policy & objectives through day to day activities for AET.

To coordinate and manage AE WB Account Plan in line with Trade Policy & objectives through day to day activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Measurement

• To act as Marketing Pricing Focal Point for designated region(s) whilst demonstrating a sound awareness of the regional commodities/markets and operational infrastructure.
• The role is primarily dealing with the AET Trades
• To perform regular structural review of regions performance against target levels & follow-up on any performance deviations.
• To work with aforementioned regions and monitor any deviations in performance
• 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 Marketing team at internal & external meetings as & when required.
• To coordinate and manage AE WB Customer Allocation Tool or equivalent Customer space management tool.
• To be fully proficient with all Trade Management OPUS Modules and perform timely and accurate review & maintenance of the same when & where required.
• Support respective Trade Pricing Teams and Trade policies including coordination with Container Flow Management and Yield.

Scope of Role

• Budget: Responsible for regional performance versus Trade targets / business plan and assist to set targets for areas of direct pricing responsibility.
• People Management and Organization: Not Applicable
• Location: London RHQ

Breadth and Range of Responsibilities:

• Implementing pricing policy in varied markets. Executing decision making in context within the varying trade direction and market dynamics.
• Implementing Account management policy in varied markets. Executing decision making in context within the varying trade direction and market dynamics.

Problems / Challenges faced

• Reacting swiftly to ever changing market dynamics.
• Making sure due diligence is applied to all pricing actions.
• Judging commercial merits of customers / business.
• Adjusting Pricing mind-set in line with often changing trading circumstances

Skills, Qualifications and Expertise

• Ability to analyse data
• Good Google Sheet, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Flexibility in approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Previous pricing / market liner shipping experience is desirable but not essential.

Competencies

• Strong Analytical / Problem Solving skills
• Strong Communication - written skills
• Strong Communication - verbal skills
• Strong Organisation skills
• Strong Teamwork skills
• Flexibility
• Proactive
• Systematic approach to work.
• Ability to form strong working relationships.

Key Relationships

• The job holder will work closely with and support the EU Marketing Manager for all commercial operations and strategy, administrative and management tasks.
• The job holder will work closely with, structurally assist and support EU MKTG department for commercial strategy and implementation regionally.

What we offer:

• 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.

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