Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro deliver import/export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals. Metro is seeking an Ocean Trade Analyst to join our Ocean Trade team. It is a wide-ranging supporting role, focusing on administration of contracts and monitoring of utilisation, along with analytical tasks to drive optimal yield development.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and update customer rate tariffs including handover to Tariff Management TeamMaintain carrier contract agreements including handover to Tariff Management TeamParticipate in carrier review meetings including preparing presentations and statisticsProvide general support to the Trade Management Team as requiredSupport and manage completion of long-term customer tender responsesMonitor customer volume performance against agreed commitmentsMonitor Metro volume performance to core carriers against agreed commitmentsMonitor NAC and FAK market rate developments on major trades and share intel internallyEngage with market intel partners ensuring full awareness of future developments so maximum value and ROI is generated (e.g. Xeneta)Review volume allocation of NAC and FAK per carrier ensuring optimal yieldSupport carrier landside negotiations and take administrative ownership of communicating updates and maintaining costsProvide regular trade and carrier management reporting in-line with team requirementsOther tasks as requiredGeneral SkillsStrong Ocean Freight background essentialGood knowledge of Ocean carrier landscapeGood understanding of ocean market and tradesStrong communication skillsStrong analytical skillsStrong process and systems awarenessExcellent attention to detailWhat will you get?Bonus, paid twice a yearAccess to a benefits, discount and wellness platform Health cash planOctopus Electric Vehicle car schemeFree parking