• Support the development and execution of trade strategies in alignment with Line Management direction.
• Assist in achieving P&L targets through commercial initiatives such as cargo mix and corridor optimization.
• Coordinate with country teams to implement marketing plans and ensure alignment with trade objectives.
• Communicate company updates, policies, and procedures to internal stakeholders and sales channels.
• Analyze customer segments (e.g., BCOs, forwarders, short-term and long-term customers) to support targeted business development.
• Monitor customer performance and assist in maintaining tier structures to enhance customer loyalty.
• Collect and analyze trade volume data to assess market positioning and trends.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to support trade performance and strategy adjustments.
• Assist in pricing activities by gathering data on market conditions, utilization, and customer insights.
• Support tender management processes in line with company guidelines.
• Help maintain tariff structures, surcharges, and other revenue streams such as demurrage and local charges.
• Monitor sales pipelines and booking trends to support vessel utilization optimization.
• Work closely with Country Trade teams to track performance and support sales initiatives.
• Prepare reports, analysis, and presentations for management review.
Requirements• Minimum 5 years of experience in the shipping, logistics, or supply chain industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Exposure to trade management, pricing, or commercial functions is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with BI tools or data analytics platforms is a plus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight timelines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn with a growth mindset.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (Mandarin is an advantage).
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the shipping, logistics, or supply chain industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
- Exposure to trade management, pricing, or commercial functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Experience with BI tools or data analytics platforms.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight timelines.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn with a growth mindset.
- Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese.
- Mandarin language skills.
What We Do
Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the world’s major trade routes and focusing on select markets where we have competitive advantages and are able to maximize our market position. ZIM’s unique strategy as a digital-oriented, asset-light, global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages, allowing the company to provide innovative and premium customer-centric services while maximizing profitability. Through this focused strategy, enhanced digital tools, and a reputation as a top industry performer with high schedule reliability and service quality, ZIM is positioned to continue to expand its leadership and achieve best-in-class margins.
