Assistant to Line Manager
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
Posted on Dec 7, 2025
Description
We are looking for an Assistant to Line Manager, a key partner in managing the line’s performances according to the line manager guidance. Provide analysis in order to maximize line profit.
Major areas of responsibility
Daily work with the line
- Involved in the operational activity of the line
- Participate in the line meetings with trades and countries
- Assist Line Manager in dealing with all relevant countries to set goals and targets and to promote business in these areas
- Works in conjunction with Sales, Countries, Trade Manager to implement and measure business plan
- Ongoing monitoring of performance and implementation of action between the line, the trade and the countries
- Generate periodical follow up reports
Reports
- Monitor actual performance vs. budget reports
- Weekly forecasts, monitoring performance, quantities analysis, profit analysis – suggest action items and corrective measures for the gaps.
- Customers mix and portfolio monthly analysis
- P&L reports
Projects management
- Provide ideas for performance improvement with data analysis and prepare conclusions
- Assist in analyzing line changes
- Manage ad hoc line’s projects
- Provide analysis for new commercial activities proposals
Requirements
- An academic degree in Economics/ Industrial Engineering and Management/ Business Management or similar
- Experience in analyst position – 2 years or more
- Excellent Command of English
- High skills in Office software – Excellent in Excel and Power Point.
- Familiarity with internal software such as –ZIMBI, IQ SHIP, SAP
- Knowledge of core shipping activities