Trade Assistant Manager - Stowage planning/ Slot allocation, Container Shipping

We are seeking a Trade Assistant Manager (SOC) to join our Trade Management team. This role supports the Trade Manager in maximizing service profitability, managing slot capacity, and driving trade efficiency. The position involves preparing and overseeing voyage allocations, monitoring market trends and demand forecasts, and ensuring effective slot cost management. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Commercial, Customer Service, Network, and Operations teams to improve utilization, align pricing strategies, and support business growth.

Key Focus Areas

• Capacity & Allocation Management: Manage voyage-based slot allocations, oversee slot purchase/sell/swap activities, and adjust deployment to optimize vessel utilization.
• Profitability Analysis: Prepare volume, revenue, and budget reports analyze variances and recommend strategies to improve trade performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Commercial, Operations, and external partners to adjust schedules and ensure smooth execution.
• Pricing & MRG Support: Assist in developing Minimum Rate Guidelines (MRGs), review sub-MRG requests, and support trade head synergy calls.
• Market & Sales Support: Work with Sales on pricing reviews, competitor benchmarking, overbooking strategies, and slot release thresholds.
• Network & Operations Liaison: Share demand forecasts, highlight cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to route deployment decisions.

Ideal Candidate

The role is best suited for candidates with a container shipping line background, familiar with trade management, slot allocation, pricing, and capacity planning. Strong analytical ability, stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of container trade dynamics are essential.

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