Trade Pricing Analyst, Shipping - London, Greater London, United Kingdom
The Role
We are looking for a Marketing Analyst to drive the commercial success of our Europe / MED – Asia Eastbound trade. In this role, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between high-level strategy and daily execution, ensuring our Trade Policy and objectives are clearly communicated and effectively implemented across the region.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a rewarding company culture.
Your key areas of responsibilities will include:
* Performing 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.
* Working 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.
* Reviewing 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.
* Coordinating cargo portfolio strategy analysis with a view to maximising revenue return
* Preparing daily / weekly cargo trend analysis/booking monitoring reports which facilitate the process management & optimisation of vessel allocations and trade profitability.
* Supporting the European Space management/Pricing team daily activities with clear guidance and cargo trend analysis.
* Managing 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.
* Complete proficiency 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.
* Taking on ad hoc projects as directed by the Marketing Manager.
* Demonstrating proficiency in dealing with new system enhancements and data analysis to support daily pricing and space management decisions.
* Supporting respective Trade Pricing Teams and Trade policies.
The Requirements
* Proven ability to analyse complex amounts of data and create ad hoc analysis when required.
* Knowledge of data studio, power pivot would be preferable
* Good knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
* Knowledge of system programming is considered as a plus for this position.
* Experience of working to tight deadlines
* Flexibility in approach to work.
* Capability to analysis data and put forward recommendations from that analysis
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Previous pricing / market liner shipping experience is desirable but not essential.
* Strong analytical / problem solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisation skills
* Strong team working skills
* Problem solving skills
* Innovation and improvement
* Flexibility and ability to quickly learn new tools/data analysis platforms.
* Proactive approach.
* 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.
* Enhanced company sick pay policy.
* Medical health check.
* Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions.
* Online employee discount platform.
Application
The last date of application is 9th February 2026. But if a significant number of applications are received, then the vacancy will close early.
Applicants must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK.