Business Control Analyst (f/m/d)

Business Control Analyst (f/m/d)

Containerships, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, is a leader in multimodal logistics and door‑to‑door intra‑Europe transport. Containerships' door‑to‑door solutions connect Northwest Europe and the Baltic countries with the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands and Morocco via short sea routes, rail, road and inland waterways, thus combining various modes of transport with innovative logistics services for a secure and cost‑effective customer experience. Containerships is also a European leader in sustainable transport thanks to its fleet of LNG powered vessels and trucks.

Your Mission:

Be the Catalyst for Operational and Strategic Excellence!

As the Business Control Analyst for Land Operations & Intermodal, you will be at the heart of enhancing inland logistics and intermodal solutions across 16 vibrant countries in the NEUR region. This is not just a role — it’s a chance to influence outcomes, drive performance, and unlock growth opportunities. You will be a key player in analyzing data, optimizing processes, and bridging operational insights with strategic vision. Your work will empower teams, improve profitability, and shape the future of intermodal logistics. If you’re passionate about turning data into actionable insights, fostering collaboration, and making a tangible impact, this is your stage.

Key Responsibilities

Data‑Driven Insights & Strategic Reporting

• Harness data from systems like LARA, SIGMA, LOAD, ITB, and TOPS to deliver actionable insights.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports (e.g., Land Identity Cards, Matchback, AM–PM reports) to regional and HQ stakeholders.
• Conduct margin and performance analyses, providing strategic recommendations to optimize profitability.
• Lead GAP analyses and ensure system consistency, proposing corrective measures as needed.
• Collaborate on commercial action plans to grow Carrier Haulage (CH) volumes and elevate green ratio KPIs.
• Maximize extra service revenues in partnership with Customer Service teams.
• Contribute to the development of new products, routings, and investment opportunities, driving innovation and differentiation.

Process Optimization & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the linchpin between Land Operations, Trade, and Commercial teams, fostering seamless collaboration.
• Become a trusted expert on inland quotation processes, offering guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Identify underperforming areas and spearhead margin improvement initiatives.
• Animate and coordinate the network of ILS and Cross‑Sell Managers, ensuring alignment with HQ strategy.
• Promote a culture of knowledge sharing by disseminating best practices and regional insights across teams.
• Challenge pricing strategies and encourage proactive collaboration between sales and intermodal functions.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into impactful insights.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Clear and compelling communication of both technical and commercial topics.
• A solution‑oriented approach with a proactive, curious mindset.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in land operations and/or intermodal logistics is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in English is essential; Spanish is a valuable addition.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Stakeholder Management
• Data‑Driven Decision Making

What We Offer

• A permanent employment contract – we want you to feel comfortable with us in the long term
• A varied range of tasks in a pleasant working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Employer contribution to a sports membership (EGYM Wellpass)
• Cashless meal allowance in the form of Pluxee restaurant vouchers
• Extensive training and development opportunities of your choice via our e‑learning platform
• Bicycle leasing with BusinessBike
• Possibility of mobile work on 1 day per week and, in addition, up to 10 days from other EU countries

Location: Hamburg, DE