Position Details
- Job Title: Business Analyst – Functional
- Position: Lead Analyst
- Experience: 8 – 12 Years
- Category: Software Development / Engineering
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Shift Timing: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst with strong expertise in process modelling and enterprise business transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience across end-to-end order-to-execution business processes including planning, allocation, exception handling, invoicing, cost implications, and regional business variations.
The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex business requirements into epics, user stories, business rules, event flows, API contracts, and detailed acceptance criteria.
The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and technology teams to support large-scale transformation and modernization programs.
Mandatory Skills & Domain Expertise
Ocean Freight
Strong understanding of end-to-end Ocean Freight operations including import/export processes.
Knowledge of freight booking, shipment planning, vessel allocation, and cargo movement tracking.
Container Lifecycle Management
Expertise in container lifecycle processes from container release, pickup, stuffing, movement, transshipment, unloading, return, and closure.
Understanding of container status tracking and event management.
Booking Management
Experience in booking creation, amendment, confirmation, cancellation, allocation, and capacity management.
Knowledge of customer booking workflows and carrier interactions.
Equipment Management
Understanding of container equipment types, availability, utilization, maintenance, and repositioning.
Experience with equipment inventory and operational planning.
Vessel Schedules
Knowledge of vessel scheduling, route planning, voyage management, port rotation, and schedule changes.
Understanding of shipping line operational processes.
Terminal Operations
Experience with port and terminal processes including gate operations, yard management, loading/unloading activities, and terminal coordination.
Understanding of container handling workflows and operational events.
Inland Transportation
Knowledge of multimodal transportation including trucking, rail, and inland container depot operations.
Experience in planning and tracking inland container movements.
Shipping Documentation
Strong understanding of shipping documents including Bill of Lading (B/L), Shipping Instructions, Delivery Orders, Manifest, Arrival Notices, and Customs-related documentation.
Experience in documentation workflows, compliance, and exception handling.
Additional Business Analyst Skills
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
BRD, FRD, User Story and Use Case Documentation
Process Modeling (BPMN, Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)
Stakeholder Management
Gap Analysis & Impact Assessment
UAT Planning and Execution
Agile/Scrum Methodology
Data Analysis and Reporting
JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps or similar tools
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
Experience working with shipping lines, freight forwarders, logistics providers, terminal operators, or supply chain technology platforms.
Exposure to digital transformation, transportation management systems (TMS), or logistics platforms.
Key Competencies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work with cross-functional and global teams.
Strong domain expertise in container shipping and logistics operations.
Experience driving business and technology alignment in complex enterprise environments.
