Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
Position Summary:
Ensure the vessels depart the US optimized with a minimum of 100% of TEU space utilized by loading the maximum of full & empty containers through coordination with the Equipment Dept. Monitor and enforce short leg & long leg allocations for all partners on CMA vessels and for CMA on partner vessels. Forecast daily by port of load the volumes (in TEU & MT) expected to show by the port cut. Accept or decline new booking requests so that the various allocations & ROB guidelines are respected, and the best cargo mix is loaded on board in terms of customers, commodities, revenue, and tonnage. Support the Cargo Flow department in various capacities such as training and development of other Cargo Flow Analysts, ad-hoc reporting, coordinating implementation of new tools & reporting, identifying opportunities for improvement or automation.
The position will be responsible to:
Monitor and analyze CMA CGM booking levels in all US ports while considering all aspects of the vessel allocation (short leg, long leg, remain on board)
For CMA CGM operating vessels, monitor partner forecasts and their loading lists to determine if long & short leg allocations & ROB guidelines are being respected by all partners loading.
Coordination of empty planning with the Equipment Department to optimize all vessels by planning the maximum of full & empty containers to achieve 100% TEU allocation used.
Proper control of CMA CGM operating vessels in order to utilize any unused partner space.
Calculate & Report the loading forecast for every US port based on customer & line knowledge, statistical analysis and cargo readiness information.
Support Sales, Export Bookings and Export CS by responding to their queries regarding space approvals and questions about MIRA/LARA routing solutions, transit times, and vessel schedules.
Maintain RF Finder system through coordination with Trade which defines MIRA routing solutions.
Efficiently manage overbooked situations. Proactively provide clear breakdown of situation to Trade Manager and make suggestions to roll cargo far enough in advance.
Communicate with HO Ops Planner and provide full vessel simulations to ensure potential load lists do not compromise vessel stability.
Reporting duties. Review departure baplie files from the terminal after vessels leave each loading port and report the final loading figures on the forecast.
Miscellaneous related duties or Projects as assigned.
Skill Sets / Education & Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma required.
1-3 years' work experience required.
Knowledge of world geography
Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook
Advance working knowledge in Excel required, with experience in Formatting, Pivot Tables, Formulas, Filters and Sorting
Excellent analytical skills to assess situation, anticipate issues, identify trends and resolve problems
Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills
Ability to work under pressure meeting multiple deadlines throughout every day
Ability to apply good logic and reasoning when problem solving and making decisions
Good writing and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
The will to take ownership in your services and monitor every aspect of them
Skill Sets / Education & Experience Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
2 years Shipping Industry experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of the shipping industry
Knowledge of the various service options available worldwide to CMA
Knowledge of the various kinds of allocations and how to calculate
An understanding of the export booking trends by customer/commodity on a service, port of load, and trade lane level
Microsoft Access experience preferred.
Come along on CMA CGM's adventure! CMA CGM (America) LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classification.
