Space Controller, Shipping Company - London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Purpose
To perform Slot Controller role and Marketing analyst duties implementing and communicating Trade Policy & objectives through day-to-day activities for Europe / MED – Asia EB.
Coordinate and manage cargo flow and space utilisation for specific SVC loop assigned for Europe Export in line with Trade Policy & objectives through day-to-day activities.
Primary Job Responsibilities and Measurement
* To perform regular structural review of vessel usage and office performance against allocation assignment & follow-up on any performance deviations providing insight analysis of cargo patterns and forecasts.
* Review and coordinate with the Cargo Flow team the assignment of space for empty repositioning.
* To be familiar with all the related space management documents including/ but not limited to CBFs/ TBUs/ Sitreps / BTL.
* To coordinate and discuss with RPC/ OPS teams and central Planners the cargo loading submission including/ but not limited to the submission of CBFs.
* Be proficient and familiar with major space management reports and instruments including Daily Booking report/ Summary of Flow team empty offer/ TBU summary file.
* To work with regions / MKTG teams and monitor any deviations in performance, providing guidance and directions based on cargo pattern analysis to maximise overall trade profitability.
* 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.
* 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 Pricing team and Space management 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 underutilised 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.
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.
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/Space mind-set in line with often changing trading circumstances.
Skills, Qualifications and Expertise
* 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 / Space control 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 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
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.
* The job holder will work closely with and support HQ TRADE for commercial strategy and implementation and coordination with YIELD.
* The job holder will deal directly with National Organisations and TPA’s for commercial strategy and implementation
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.
* Online employee discount platform.
The closing date for this vacancy is 18th June 2025 but if a significant number of applications are received, it will close sooner.
Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.