India - Data Analyst

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices, across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organisations.

We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Main Purpose of Job:

Providing data collection, cleansing, verifying and updating in business intelligence system for global port, terminal and berths. This role will provide support for a global team and will need to able to ensure projects are completed while working with a dynamic and collaborative team. Each member of our team must understand the importance of accurate information and focus on gathering and distribution of appropriate and relevant data.

Key Accountabilities:

• Entering Global Port, Terminal & Berth information from source documents within allotted time limits.
• Compiling, verifying accuracy and sorting information collected from the network
• Understanding, interpreting, and capturing data from global network
• Compile data for queries for information and access relevant files
• Creating reports & maintain tracking sheet based on their allotted tasks.
  
  Key Deliverables:
  
  Port Terminal and berth Information / Port Cost / Performance
• Collect port data (General information, parameters, restrictions, local regulations, cargo work, navigation etc.) from various sources including but not limited to Local agents, published documents, Port websites and any other available open sources
• Analyze the information, Vet the data and add / update the business intelligence system.
• Act as the key point of contact and person responsible for assigned clients for providing the information requested.

Port call and Commodity Movements

• Update the vessel port call (vessel calls in ports) in the system populated by AIS by using mails, websites and other open sources of data, with special consideration to the cargo, quantity and stake holder information’s
• update the commodity flow module by analyzing and updating the information from various sources like the UNCTAD and different customs websites (open sources)
• Prepare periodic reports for clients and internal stake holders
• Co-ordinate with clients for their market information and use available resources internally and externally for obtain the same.

Shipping News

• Collect and update shipping market news, trends, key events etc. from both internal and external sources
• Provide the stake holders with reports and vital trends to help the commercial team and external customers with making business decisions.

  Skills -

  Essential:

• Excellent Communication skills
• Typing speed and accuracy
• Good writing and rephrasing skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
• Ability to compare and check data for accuracy and consistency across different sources
• Organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks
  
  
  Desirable:
• Strong in Advanced formulas in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in working directly with Microsoft Excel on VBA Macros.
  
  Experience-
  Essential:
• Proven data entry work experience
• Strong in Data Collection & Data Management
  
  
  Desirable:
• Expericence in shipping industry with the backend process
• Basic knowledge of shipping terms
  
  Education-
  Essential:
• Any degree or equivalent business qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of MS office products.
  
  Desirable:
• A degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or similar field.
• Certification in Microsoft Tools
  
  Management of Risk:

(Operational Risk, Health and Safety, Compliance and Corporate Mission Statement.)

I will ensure that I read, understand and comply with all company HSSE, Compliance and Ethics policies and procedures in effect in the Company’s Intranet, Athena, which may be updated from time to time- and avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of these policies. If there is an element of doubt, I will seek clarification. The term ‘Compliance’ covers all legislation, rules and codes in which the company must adhere to.

I confirm that I will satisfactorily complete any training in relation to HSSE, Compliance and Ethics, as deemed necessary by the Company and will continually support and demonstrate the principals laid out in the ISS Code of Excellence and ISS Mission Statement.

I understand that a breach of Company policies or failure to carry out necessary training may lead to disciplinary action being taken.

Originally posted on Himalayas