Cargo Flow Analyst

CMA CGM • Norfolk, VA

13d

About The Position

The CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics, serving over 420 ports worldwide. With its subsidiaries CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group offers a comprehensive range of shipping, land, air, and logistics solutions. Committed to the energy transition, CMA CGM aims to be Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The Group also engages in humanitarian aid through its Foundation. Present in 160 countries with a large global network and over 155,000 employees, CMA CGM is headquartered in Marseilles.

Requirements

• 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
• 1-3 years of General Experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Forecast 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.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED