Space Controller, Shipping Company

Do you want to be part of a Global Shipping Company, implementing and communicating Trade Policies & objectives through day-to-day activities for Europe / MED - Asia EB?

As a Space Controller with Ocean Network Express, you will coordinate and manage cargo flow and space utilisation for specific SVC loop assigned for Europe Export, while enjoying a hybrid work model and a strong work-life balance.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a rewarding company culture.

The Role

• 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.

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
• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Knowledge of system programming (desirable)
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Flexible approach
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Previous pricing / Space control liner shipping experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills.
• Strong communication - written and verbal
• Strong organisation skills
• Strong team working skills
• Innovation and improvement mindset
• Quick Learner
• 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.
• 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.

ApplicationThe closing date for this vacancy is 2nd July 2025 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.