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Led by Rodolphe Saade, 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
Position is responsible with vessel allocation optimization, monitoring booking activity, forecasting, various reporting activities, operational cost reduction.

Functions & Duties
   Optimize all available allocations by strategically planning the vessels in close coordination with Trade, Ops, Logistics, and any other department involved, to maximize the space/weight allocations with full loaded containers and empty equipment.    
   Monitor the activity of bookings and cargo materialization to ensure proper planning of the ship and avoid overbooking situations leading to rolling cargo on dock; proactively provide clear breakdown of the situation to Trade Management and make suggestions to postpone or adjust bookings in advance.     
   Forecasting loading figures (cargo and empty equipment) in close cooperation with Trade and Logistics departments, to provide best possible projections for each voyage.    
   Proactively communicate with HO Ops Planners and provide full vessel simulation to ensure potential load lists do not compromise vessel stability.     
   Proper control of CMA-CGM operated vessels, to utilize any unused space/weight by the partners.     
   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.     
   Calculate and report the loading forecast for every US port based on customer & trade knowledge, statistical analysis, and cargo readiness information.     
   Timely and accurately prepare daily/weekly and ad-hoc reports (i.e. daily booking forecast, port omissions, blank sailings, rolls on dock, idle cargo, etc.).    
   Support Trade as well as any other team, by responding to their queries regarding space approvals and questions about routing solutions, transit times, and vessel schedules.     
   Ongoing maintenance and update of the COA allocations in the specialized tool, to ensure setting proper booking limitations, in accordance with restrictions in place.    
   Actively participate with company's efforts on reducing OPEX by following the process in place, using timely reports on idle cargo, and promptly advancing to earlier sailings whenever justified.     
   Proactively suggest ideas to improve processes in place, business improvement opportunities, innovative ideas to better daily activities and take initiative to help reach the department's goals.    
   Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned.     

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  
   Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook 
   Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (experience with Formatting, Pivot Tables, Formulas, V-lookups, etc.)
   Excellent analytical skills to assess situations, anticipate issues, identify trends and resolve problems
   Great attention to detail
   Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills 
   Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines on a daily basis 
   Ability to apply good logic and reasoning when problem solving and making decisions 
   Good writing and oral communication skills 
   Desire to take ownership of the assigned services and manage every operational aspect as described under "Responsibilities" 
   Ability to work within a dynamic environment and to demonstrate teamwork

Qualifications 
Education
Required/Preferred    Education Level 
Required                    High School Diploma or GED    
Preferred                     Bachelor's Degree    

Work Experience
Experience    Years of Experience 
General Experience    1-3 years   

1 - 2 years work experience preferred
Knowledge of geography & the various service options available worldwide to CMA-CGM 
Capability of working with large data bases and generate various reports

At CMA CGM, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The expected salary range for this position is $62,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for:
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off
Professional development opportunities
We believe in transparency and equity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure! The Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at orf.pse_recruiting@cma-cgm.com