Port Systems Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in trade and logistics as a Port Systems Specialist in Southampton! This hybrid role offers the chance to work with innovative technology solutions that simplify the import/export process. You will gather user requirements, implement projects, and provide support for terminal operating systems. The company values your growth, offering a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and extensive benefits including healthcare, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities. Be part of a dynamic team that enhances operational efficiency and drives success in the logistics sector.

Benefits

BUPA Healthcare

Flexible Working Hours

25-28 Holiday Days

Free Parking

4x Life Assurance

Company Health Cash Plan

Funding for Courses and Qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Port Operations, Logistics, or Distribution.
• Familiarity with terminal operating systems such as Zodiac and Navis.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements and translate them into TOS specifications.
• Provide daily operational support for TOS, including maintenance and administration.

Skills

Port Operations

Logistics

Data Manipulation

Business Process Modelling

Project Management

Education

Prince2 Certification

Tools

Zodiac

Navis

Microsoft Office

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I am looking to recruit a Port systems specialist to join a global leader in the trade and logistics sector, based in the heart of Southampton. You will be working for a company that expedites and simplifies the import/export process through innovative technology solutions. The role is hybrid, with an expectation of three days in the office per week in Southampton. Therefore, you will need to be based within a commutable distance.

Your new role

• Gather user requirements and translate them into Terminal Operating System (TOS) specifications.
• Ensure business applications are scalable and future-ready during project execution.
• Implement projects within defined scope, time, and budget.
• Configure business applications for container terminal equipment deployment and commissioning.
• Provide daily operational support for TOS, including maintenance and administration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, training, and support.
• Deliver training to TOS users, including remote sessions.
• Support the Operations team in identifying performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Enhance terminal operating systems for users in collaboration with the IT TOS team.
• Identify TOS gaps and design solutions to meet business needs.
• Provide 1st and 2nd line support for TOS-related issues.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should have proven experience in Port Operations, Logistics, or Distribution.
• Familiarity with terminal operating systems such as Zodiac and Navis is desirable.
• Knowledge of statistics and data manipulation to identify root causes.
• Ability to convert operational requirements into clear business processes.
• Experience with Business Process Modelling.
• Skills in developing, implementing, and executing test plans, evaluating change impacts, and creating training materials.
• Experience managing complex system projects using project management and ticketing tools.
• Experience with system project go-lives and providing frontline support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Practical application of project coordination with qualifications such as Prince2 is desirable.

What you'll get in return

In addition to a salary of up to £50,000, the company offers a bonus scheme of up to 10%, BUPA healthcare, 25-28 holiday days plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, free parking, 4x life assurance, and a company health cash plan. They will also fund courses and qualifications to enhance your skill set, and you will have access to their flexible benefits platform to select other benefits that suit your circumstances.