Shipping Pricing and Marketing Analyst - Contract

Our client is a Global Container Shipping Line based in London and is seeking an experienced Pricing and Marketing Analyst. The main job purpose - to perform Marketing Pricing analyst role implementing and communicating Trade Policy & Objectives through day to day activities for Trans Atlantic Westbound Trade (TA WB). To coordinate and manage Europe Export Vessel Space Management in line with TA WB Trade Policy & objectives through day to day activities.

• 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 exclusively dealing with the Trans Atlantic Trade and therefore relevant experience in this trade is desirable.
• 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.
• To be fully proficient with US FMC filing and regulatory requirements.
• 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 Trade team at internal & external meetings as & when required.
• To be fully proficient with all Trade Management related Opus Modules and perform timely and accurate data review. Support in the maintenance of Opus data as & when required.
• To act as the Focal Point for Space management on designated region(s) / Service(s) whilst demonstrating a sound awareness of the regional commodities/markets and operational infrastructure.
• Responsible for Laden and Empty space management ensuring that Trans Atlantic Trade achieves same in/out equipment flow and/or 100% slot utilisation on vessels as per Trade policy and in close co-ordination with Container Flow management & Yieldteams.
• Prepare daily reports which facilitate the process management & optimisation of vessel allocations. For example, submit a Container Booking Forecast (CBF) to the Ship Operator.
• Co-ordinate implementation of Customer Allocation/Account Plan process and undertake performance management there of.
• Responsible for regional performance versus Trade targets / business plan and assist to set targets for areas of direct pricing responsibility.
• Implementing pricing policy in varied markets.Executing decision making in context within the varying trade direction and market dynamics
• 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 the changing market conditions
• Ability to analyse data
• Intermediate skill level working on Google work space applications
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Flexibility in approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Previous marketing pricing/space management experience within the liner shipping industry is desirable
• A good working knowledge of in-house digital tools such as EagleX, Tiger, ONE Quote is desirable
• Strong Analytical / Problem Solving skills
• Strong Communication - written skills
• Strong Communication - verbal skills
• Strong Organisation skills

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a very sought after Shipping Line in a good location and to work on a hybrid basis. Excellent benefits. Maternity contract for 1 year.