EDI Specialist, SBI

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.

Role Overview

As an EDI Specialist (SBI), you will be responsible for the architecture, design, enhancement, and support of CMA CGM's EDI communication platform, built on IBM Sterling Business Integrator (SBI).

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain the SBI platform, focusing on new functionalities and performance optimization.
• Improve SBI framework architecture and communication protocols (AS2, POP3/SMTP, SFTP, FTP) to ensure platform stability and scalability.
• Proactively monitor system performance and stability; lead initiatives to address and resolve issues.
• Take ownership of critical incidents, coordinate investigations, and drive resolution.
• Ensure proper documentation, testing, and quality control for all enhancements and fixes.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Approximately 5 years of experience managing and enhancing SBI-based systems, supporting time-critical EDI applications, and assisting with EDI partner setups.
• Strong expertise in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SBI), including transmission protocols, setup, log analysis, and hands-on experience with version 6; knowledge of IBM ITX Mapper is a plus.
• Solid understanding of EDI communication protocols and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Proficient in Oracle SQL/PL-SQL; experience with Oracle 19+ is an advantage.

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

**This role is opened for local employment only.

**Salary package (local) & job title shall be commensurate with experience.

**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

** By applying for this role, you hereby consent to the CMA CGM Group collecting, processing and using any personal information you submit, for the following purposes: 

(i)    To process the application for the role being applied for; 

(ii)    To process the application for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you; 

(iii)    To conduct necessary reference checks; and 

(iv)    Any other purpose related to one or more of the above.

You further consent to the CMA CGM Group retaining such personal information for a period of two years following your submission thereof, so that we may consider you for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you in the event that you are not selected for this role.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:  Please note that CMA CGM Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CMA CGM Group will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CMA CGM Group explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CMA CGM Group.

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure