Senior Commercial Analyst

Senior Commercial Analyst role within Shell's Shipping & Maritime organization in Chennai, India. The role supports short- and long-term Freight Trading and global Operations to optimize value across the supply chain with a focus on shipping, driving digital optimization, and translating operational realities into data-driven strategies. Responsibilities include providing first-line support to Freight Operations, Trading, and Optimization teams on vessel fuel, heel, and cargo management; implementing performance strategies for cost and environmental savings; delivering best-practice efficiency advice and training to internal stakeholders and ship owners; automating and processing shipping data to identify value opportunities; preparing operational efficiency reports and benchmarking owned, chartered, and managed vessels; contributing to Shell’s data analytics strategy and tools development; and assessing GHG regulatory impacts for emissions monitoring and reporting. The role emphasizes strong maritime knowledge, advanced analytical and digital skills (e.g., Alteryx, Python, Power BI, Spotfire; SQL and API desirable), and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment. Shell emphasizes an inclusive culture and opportunities for professional development in a global energy-transition context.