Cargo Flow Officer

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.

Summary:

As a Cargo Flow Officer, you will be responsible for optimizing vessel capacity utilization by ensuring efficient cargo flow planning, space allocation, and equipment repositioning. Reporting to the Cargo Flow Manager, you will work closely with Trade, Operations, and Sales teams to balance cargo demand, maximize network yield, and minimize operational costs.

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and effective coordination with various stakeholders in the shipping and logistics industry.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Cargo Flow Planning & Vessel Utilization

• Monitor and control vessel load factors through analysis of booking trends and cargo forecasts.
  Implement strategies to optimize vessel space utilization while minimizing rollovers and overbookings.
• Coordinate with Trade and Commercial teams to ensure planned allocations align with market demand.
• Evaluate and analyze port and vessel operations performance to improve efficiency.
• Generate cargo flow reports to support decision-making and daily operations

2. Space Allocation & Equipment Management

• Implement medium-term space allocations (TEU, Deadweight, Equipment Size) and enforce adherence to allocation guidelines.
• Balance laden and empty container movements according to the Equipment Repositioning Plan.
• Work with the Transshipment and Vessel Planning teams to ensure cargo is properly connected to final destinations.

3. Exception Handling & Cost Optimization

• Respond proactively to network disruptions such as port omissions, void sailings, and misconnected cargo.
• Develop alternative cargo recovery solutions and evaluate cost-benefit trade-offs.
• Minimize operational costs related to vessel changes, shutouts, and storage fees through effective planning.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum a Diploma Holder from recognized institutions, preferably in shipping or logistics and/or with at least 3 years of working experience in transportation or logistics industry would be preferred
• Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros)
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under pressure

**This role is open for local employment only
 

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

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