Trade Pricing Analyst, Shipping - London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Trade Pricing Analyst, Shipping - London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Trade Pricing Analyst, Shipping - London, Greater London, United KingdomJob PurposeTo perform Marketing analyst role implementing and communicating Trade Policy & objectives through day-to-day activities for Europe / MED – Asia EB.To coordinate and manage Europe Export data analysis and cargo pricing in line with Trade Policy & objectives through day-to-day activities. Primary Job Responsibilities and Measurement To perform regular structural review of regions / AC performance against target goal levels & follow-up on any performance deviations providing insight analysis of cargo patterns and analysis of forecasts.

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. Review of route costs, creation, and maintenance of Arbitrary cost lists.

Management of opening / closing routes. Creation and maintenance of Minimum guide rates in line with market changes across various platforms. 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 Space management/Pricing team 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 under utilised 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.

Support respective Trade Pricing Teams and Trade policies. Scope of Role Budget: No budget responsibility Location: London RHQBreadth 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 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 / market 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 relationshipsKey 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 6th November 2024 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.

▶️ Trade Pricing Analyst, Shipping - London, Greater London, United Kingdom
🖊️ Ocean Network Express
📍 United Kingdom