Commercial Analyst - Shipping

Your tasks

This commercially focused role combines performance analysis with pricing and/or vessel space management. You’ll take responsibility for designated regions, using market insight and operational data to support commercial decisions and make effective use of available vessel capacity.

• Act as the main point of contact for pricing and/or space management across your assigned regions.
• Develop an understanding of regional markets, commodities and operational infrastructure.
• Review regional performance against targets, produce KPI reports and follow up on variances.
• Assess commercial requests against current and anticipated market conditions and their contribution to trade performance.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve full vessel slot utilisation.
• Coordinate customer allocation processes across individual countries and monitor their performance.
• Maintain accurate information within internal operating systems.
• Represent the Marketing team at internal and external meetings.

Requirements

Previous shipping experience is essential, as is tendering and rate calculations. Strong analytical skills, commercial judgement and a proactive approach are key.

What we’re looking for

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make considered decisions.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets and Slides, and Google Gemini.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and confidence building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A systematic, organised approach and the initiative to follow actions through.
• Previous liner shipping marketing experience in pricing and/or space control would be an advantage.

How to apply

To find out more, apply with your CV or contact Simon Lant at FryerMiles for a confidential conversation.

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Commercial Analyst – Shipping - Up to £47k London | Hybrid | Full-time FryerMiles is recruiting a Commercial Analyst – Shipping for an international shipping business based in London.