- Monitor actual performance vs. budget reports
- Prepare weekly performance monitoring reports, sub trade mix, customer & volume/profitability analysis
- Prepare and analyze monthly KPI reports
- Assist in preparing other reports as required by management, e.g. for trade workshops and budget presentations
- Report exceptions in all reports to Line Manager and follow up as needed
- Work with Trade, Countries and Sales to set and monitor business plan, including Sales Target Setting, POL/Customer space allocation, etc.
- On-going monitoring of line performance, identify exceptions / areas of improvement and implement action plans under line manager’s guidance.
- Deal with relevant system approval / set up to ensure functionality of the line, e.g. route activation, tariff approval, inland tariff approval, sales target input, system set up for utilization / customer value reports, etc.
- Assist to monitor line operations, follow up on vessel schedules and alert line manager in case of possible deviation
- Involve in ad-hoc projects and line analysis as necessary
- Collect and compile market intelligence, e.g. competition, market share studies, etc.
- Assist in analyzing line changes, e.g. change in rotation, vessel deployment, new lines, etc.
- Provide tender analysis and pricing support during contract renewal season
- Participate in annual budget preparation
- Provide guidance and training to peer analysts
- An academic degree in Logistics/Shipping/Economics/Industrial Engineering/Business/Management or similar
- Excellent command of English
- Proficiency in Office software with high level of skills in Excel
- Logistics/Shipping knowledge is an advantage
- Complex problem solver - To identify & solve the problem within complex process/situation successfully. To identify potential problems in a proactive manner
- Analytical thinking – to translate understanding to decision making
- Business acumen - to understand market trends, to define initiatives and to find top-notch solutions
- Proactivity – to challenge existing way of work, to initiate new ideas and seek new opportunities
Skills Required
- Academic degree in Logistics, Shipping, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Management, or a similar field
- Excellent command of English
- Proficiency in Office software, including advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of logistics or shipping
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking and ability to translate analysis into decisions
- Business acumen, including understanding market trends and defining initiatives
- Proactivity and ability to challenge existing processes and initiate ideas
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.
