Market Analyst - Marine & Logistics Services

Gulftainer; Sharjah; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Sharjah seeks a Market Analyst to turn complex data into actionable insights that support decision-making and service expansion. Responsibilities include conducting market research, analyzing large datasets, and generating reports for senior leadership. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 2-5 years of experience in marine logistics. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential, along with strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with various business units in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience in shipping, marine logistics, or related fields.
• Understanding of vessel types and port operations.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing research on industry trends in RoRo and Breakbulk.
• Generate insights from large datasets for decision-making.
• Create presentation-ready visual outputs for leadership.

Skills

Market analysis

Data storytelling

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Economics, Logistics or related field

Tools

Market data platforms (Clarksons, Drewry, Alphaliner)

PowerPoint

Excel

Canva AI

Job description

Summary:

The Market Analyst plays a critical role in delivering high-impact insights for the Marine & Logistics Services division. The role focuses on turning complex market, operational, and commercial data into clear, compelling stories that support decision‑making, business development, pricing, and service expansion - particularly across RoRo, Breakbulk, Marine Services, and general shipping verticals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Market Intelligence & Research

• Conduct ongoing research on RoRo, Breakbulk, Marine Services, and wider shipping industry trends.
• Analyse trade flows, vessel movements, port performance, competitor activities, and market dynamics.
• Monitor key geopolitical, regulatory, and economic factors impacting marine & logistics sectors.

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

• Clean, structure, and analyse large datasets (internal + external) to extract meaningful insights.
• Build dashboards, trackers, and trend‑overviews for business planning and management reporting.
• Develop early warnings, opportunity maps, and risk indicators for leadership decision‑making.

Visualization, Reporting & Storytelling

• Translate complex analyses into engaging storylines that support commercial strategy.
• Create presentation‑ready visual outputs for senior leadership using PowerPoint, Prezi, Canva AI, and GammaAI.
• Deliver weekly/monthly insight reports with clear recommendations and structured narratives.
• Build compelling executive summaries that highlight “What this means for us” and “Recommended actions”.

Commercial Support

• Support business development by preparing market packs, customer/segment deep‑dives, and capability decks.
• Assist in pricing support, RFQs, and opportunity evaluation for marine logistics projects.
• Provide scenario modelling to anticipate capacity, demand, cost changes, or route shifts.

Internal Collaboration & Agility

• Work closely with Marine Services, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Strategy teams.
• Deliver rapid‑response insights for senior leadership—aligned to fast‑paced business cadence.
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Economics, Logistics, Data Analytics, or related field
• 2 - 5 years of experience in shipping, marine logistics, RoRo, Breakbulk, terminals, maritime services, or similar.
• Understanding of vessel types, port operations, cargo flows, freight dynamics, and marine service models.
• Experience with market data platforms (Clarksons, Drewry, Alphaliner, etc.) is an advantage.
• Advanced skills in Excel (modelling, analytics dashboards).
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and interactive presentation tools (Prezi, GammaAI, Canva AI).
• Sharp analytical mind with strong business intuition.
• Highly organized and structured in report creation and data storytelling.
• Flexible, reliable, and thrives in a high‑speed, high‑expectation environment.