Data Analyst Shipping Operation Region IME

CMA CGM; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a VIE in Abu Dhabi to drive operational excellence and data analytics across regional operations. You will map processes, benchmark performance, and develop KPI dashboards for senior leadership.

You will also support fleet planning, cost monitoring, and regional development with advanced Excel and BI tools, leveraging maritime intelligence platforms. A proactive, autonomous mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Data Science, or related field.
• Eligible for V.I.E. programme: EU/EEA nationality and aged 18-28 at start.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; autonomous and organised.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Map and benchmark processes across line and port ops; identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Build KPI framework and monthly reports for COO and regional management.
• Support vessel allocation and capacity planning across feeder and intra-regional services.
• Maintain competitive intelligence on services, schedules and new launches.
• Maintain live cost dashboards; assist budgeting and cost forecasting.
• Provide analytical support for new corridors and regional opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Maritime industry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Data Science, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Alphaliner

LINERLYTICA

MDS Transmodal

AIS tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Led by Rodolphe Saad 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

Purpose of the Role

Reporting directly to the COO and working at the heart of the Abu Dhabi Regional Operations team the V I E will combine operational efficiency improvement with data analytics to support regional performance and strategic decision-making Created in the context of significant network expansion the role will support process optimisation fleet planning cost management competitive intelligence and regional development The V I E will work with a high level of autonomy manage multiple priorities and deliver reliable analyses and recommendations to senior management

Key Missions

Operational Excellence

• Map analyse and benchmark processes across line operations port operations and feeder network management Identify bottlenecks and standardisation gaps then implement improvements relating to workflows schedule reliability vessel turnaround times port stays berth utilisation and agent performance

Performance Management

• Build and maintain a comprehensive operational KPI framework dashboards and reporting tools Produce monthly efficiency reports for the COO and regional management highlighting performance trends root causes corrective actions and priority improvement areas

Fleet and Network Planning

• Support vessel allocation fleet utilisation and capacity planning across feeder and intra-regional services Monitor port stays slot-fill ratios idle capacity and deviations from plan while developing scenario models for vessel additions redeployments and service changes

Competitive Intelligence

• Maintain structured intelligence on competitor services frequencies vessel deployments port rotations capacity changes and new launches across key MEA corridors Use industry platforms such as Alphaliner LINERLYTICA MDS Transmodal and AIS tools to provide regular market insights to operational and commercial teams

OPEX and CIP Monitoring

• Maintain live cost and CIP dashboards produce weekly budget variance reports and monitor significant deviations Conduct port-cost benchmarking and develop scenarios to support rotation optimisation port-call frequency decisions annual budgeting and cost forecasting

Regional Development

• Provide analytical support for new corridors trade-lane expansion and regional business opportunities Develop business cases for new services port calls network extensions and land-bridge solutions considering volume potential revenue costs transit times infrastructure and regulatory developments

Master s degree in Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Data Science, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering or a related field, with two to three years of relevant experience.Eligible for the V.I.E. programme: EU/EEA nationality and aged 18 28 at the start of the assignment.Advanced Excel and proficiency in Power BI or Tableau;Knowledge of process-improvement methodologies and maritime intelligence platforms is an advantage.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the autonomy and organisation required to manage multiple priorities.Confident communicator who is entrepreneurial, adaptable and genuinely interested in the maritime industry and MEA region. Come along on CMA CGM s adventure !