Role Summary: As a Shipping Analyst, you will leverage data to drive business insights, make recommendations and enhance operational efficiency through optimization of our vessel deployment to maximize efficiency and profitability across Asia, Europe and Americas.
Employment Type: Permanent
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Role and Responsibilities:
- Vessel deployment optimization and service design/cargo flow optimization across Asia, Europe and Americas: Gather, organize and analyze information and data to determine the most efficient and cost-effective deployment of our vessel, considering factors such as cargo demand, route planning, fuel consumption and port selection.
- Recommend cross-continental positioning of vessels for fleet optimization.
- Collect, analyze and interpret shipping data to identify trends, patterns and potential areas for improvement. Develop insightful forecasts and provide strategic recommendations to enhance our overall vessel operations.
- Monitor and assess the performance of our vessels, identifying opportunities for streamlining processes and enhancing productivity.
- Proactively identify potential risks and challenges related to vessel deployment. Utilize data analytics to propose effective mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure timely deliveries.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, global economic conditions, and regulatory developments to make informed decisions that optimize our shipping operations.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to generate insights for decision making on fleet deployment and network optimization.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, or similar subject from a recognized university.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience, ideally in trade/line management in the maritime industry.
- Proficiency in data analysis and experience working with relevant software.
- Able to understand complex business issues, translate them into technical inquiries, draw conclusions that are accessible to non-technical stakeholders, and effectively present them to functional teams while also influencing senior management.
- Strong attention to detail and able to work with complex datasets.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues across departments and various internal and external stakeholders.
- Driven and a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written.
Join our team and be part of an exciting journey towards personal and professional growth to make a real impact on global trade. If you are interested in the career opportunity, we invite you to apply today.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Attention to recruitment agencies:
X-Press Feeders/Eastaway operates with a preferred supplier list (PSL) for recruitment purposes. As such, we will not be considering or accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for the role currently available. We kindly request that you refrain from submitting applications on behalf of your clients. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
