Analyst, Space Control
About The Position
The Analyst, Space Control manages Export Vessel Space control activity for the North American region to maximize vessel utilization in coordination with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Marketing. The position analyzes margins, costs, container movements, and vessel utilization to support profitable cargo loading and identify ways to minimize operating costs. It also coordinates booking volume and space utilization across trunk vessels and feeder services, monitors allocations, and prepares utilization and match-back reports. The role works proactively with Operations, Space Control, Vessel Close Out, Vessel Planners, Alliance Partners, and other concerned parties to identify opportunities to improve TEU utilization and match-back. It provides systems input and analytical support, tracks market trends and business objectives, and may involve travel and extended hours as needed. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days remote each week.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of industry-related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong data-handling skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as a motivated, disciplined team player with good initiative.
- Availability for extended hours and occasional travel as needed.
- Excellent proficiency with PCs, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and Google Suites.
- Strong working knowledge of company operating systems.
- Knowledge of data retrieval, analysis, and reporting practices.
- Demonstrated customer-focused values while supporting the company business plan.
- Knowledge and understanding of the company’s business plan, objectives, and marketing strategy.
Nice To Haves
- Prior industry operations experience.
- Knowledge of the Transpacific and Transatlantic marketplaces, market trends, and competitive services.
- Knowledge of ocean and inland services.
Responsibilities
- Manage Export Vessel Space control activity for the North American region to maximize vessel utilization.
- Coordinate closely with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Marketing.
- Perform margin and cost analysis to maximize profitable cargo loading and provide proactive solutions to minimize operational costs.
- Analyze, organize, and interpret raw data on container movement and vessel utilization using Excel and other pertinent systems.
- Coordinate with Marketing to control booking volume and optimize utilization on trunk vessels and feeder services.
- Monitor feeder and trunk allocations and prepare daily flash reports.
- Prepare weekly reports on utilization performance and match-back.
- Stay current on market trends, business targets and objectives, and changes involving operating costs and services.
- Provide systems input and analytical support.
- Work with Operations, Space Control, Vessel Close Out, Vessel Planners, Alliance Partners, and other concerned parties to evaluate opportunities for utilization above 100% of space (TEU) and match-back.
- Travel when requested and perform other duties assigned by Managers or Senior Managers.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Opportunities for internal movement, advancement, and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
