Space Controller, Shipping Company

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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.

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.
  
  

• Analytical review of various KPI
• Trend analysis and pattern identification
• Analysis prepared with recommendations.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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 approac