Trans Pacific & Trans Atlantic - Senior Executive / Assistant Manager / Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Trade Strategy & Policy Development

• Support the establishment and execution of trade strategy and policy initiatives.

• Conduct comprehensive market research and data analysis to identify industry trends, business opportunities, and potential risks in target markets.

• Analyse trade regulations, tariff structures, market dynamics, and competitor behaviour to support strategic decision-making.

• Apply advanced analytical modelling techniques to evaluate different trade scenarios and forecast business outcomes.

P&L Management and Performance Analysis

• Monitor profit and loss performance trends against budget, forecast, and strategic targets.

• Identify anomalies or deviations in financial performance and investigate underlying causes such as market changes, operational factors, or cost variations.

• Develop optimization strategies and recommend corrective actions to improve commercial and financial performance.

Operational Monitoring - Vessel Schedule Management

• Track vessel schedules and identify potential risks of delays or service disruptions.

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to implement contingency plans and mitigation measures.

• Support service reliability and operational efficiency through proactive monitoring.

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in budget preparation and planning processes.

• Analyse financial and operational data to generate meaningful insights and performance narratives.

• Ensure alignment between qualitative business explanations and quantitative performance metrics.

Corporate Communications and Content Management

• Maintain and update company website content to ensure accuracy and relevance.

• Prepare and distribute customer advisories, service alerts, and operational announcements.

• Support the development and publication of press releases and industry communications.

  Job Requirements

  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

  • Excellent research and information synthesis capabilities.

  • Good understanding of international trade regulations, tariffs, and market dynamics.

  • Ability to identify risks and opportunities and propose practical, innovative solutions.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

  • Proactive mindset to drive process optimization and leverage technology in trade management.

  • Ability to analyse trade performance data and support data-driven business improvements.

  • Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and a collaborative working culture.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

  • 3-10 years of experience in liner shipping, with knowledge of intermodal operations and inland facilities preferred.

  • Experience in container line sales or front office commercial functions will be an advantage.