Who We Are:
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse vendor pricing trends and prepare actionable reports to support procurement cost optimisation
- Evaluate vendor rebate structures and create reports to support increased rebate realisation
- Monitor port call volumes and revenue data to identify opportunities for commercial improvement and efficiency
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for key government service stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
- Track and report vendor DA (Disbursement Account) submission timelines and generate insights to improve submission compliance
- Work with internal stakeholders to gather new reporting requirements and translate them into clear documentation
- Prepare and manage Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) with technical and functional details for stakeholder sign-off
- Develop and maintain Alteryx workflows to automate regular reporting processes
- Conduct quality checks on data inputs and outputs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business requirements
- Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for newly developed reports and dashboards with internal stakeholders
- Build and update Tableau dashboards based on validated data and user feedback
- Maintain change trackers and documentation for ongoing and completed reporting projects
- Create and maintain Confluence pages with all project-related documents
- Coordinate with Data Architects and the IT team for design inputs and data structure improvements
- Initiate and manage Change Requests (CRs) post sign-offs and oversee report/dashboard migration to production
- Regularly update Jira or equivalent tracking tools with tasks and progress updates
- Support the management team with prioritised reporting requirements across business segments
- Identify and recommend automation opportunities for recurring reports and dashboards.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting for various functions within Government Services using SQL or Alteryx
- Monitor and troubleshoot Alteryx workflow performance; manage scheduling and reruns as needed
- Manage data archiving activities and ensure regular updates to cloud storage platforms (e.g., AWS S3)
- Assist with monthly data updates, such as FX rates, to ensure accuracy in financial and operational reports
- Deliver weekly and monthly business-as-usual (BAU) reports for internal stakeholders
- Prepare presentations and trackers in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel based on recurring operational KPIs
- Support testing and coordination activities related to reporting system upgrades or integrations
- Assist the wider reporting and analytics team with cross-functional projects as needed
- Manage user access to reporting platforms and oversee job schedules on tools such as Tableau Server.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or related disciplines
- Experience: 2–5 years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or similar roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex data clearly
- Proactive approach to identifying inconsistencies, errors, or anomalies in data sets
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical insights to improve performance
- Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Technical Proficiency: - Experience with Tableau and/or other data visualisation platforms
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, advanced formulae, and data validation techniques
- Proficient in SQL, Alteryx, and data manipulation languages
- Basic understanding of scripting languages such as Python or R (desirable)
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, AWS S3, or similar platforms is a plus.
Key Contributions:
- Translate data analysis into clear insights that guide commercial and operational decisions
- Automate standard reports and reduce manual effort to enhance reporting efficiency
- Collaborate with business and functional leads to develop data-driven strategies for cost and performance improvement
- Maintain robust documentation to ensure knowledge continuity and compliance
Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards, we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
Global Perspective-we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
The Power of People-we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
Progress-we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.
In return, we will offer you:
A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally, as a minimum, you will receive:
- A retirement savings plan
- Life assurance
- Holiday
- Competitive salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Values Award celebration events
Plus,
much more!
If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!
#ISSthebiggerpicture
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.
