Container Logistics and Intermodal Manager (Australia)

CMA CGM; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

Additional Leave Days

Annual Health Checks

Social Club events

Discount gym membership

Discounted car parking

Access to learning resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading company in the shipping industry is seeking a Container Logistics and Intermodal Manager in Melbourne. This permanent, full-time role involves optimizing the container fleet operations across Australia, leading a team of 11, and ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics management and strong problem-solving skills, essential for navigating the complexities of global logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in container logistics and high-volume equipment flows.
• Proven leadership in logistics or supply chain operations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the logistics team with clear accountability.
• Streamline container logistics processes to reduce costs.
• Oversee container forecasting and inventory management.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Problem-solving

Strategic decision-making

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, International Business, or Supply Chain/Logistics

Job description

Container Logistics and Intermodal Manager (Australia)

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We are CMA CGM, the business that moves in excess of 22 million containers of cargo every year from over 400 different seaports. Backed by a diverse portfolio of brands and subsidiaries, the CMA CGM Group is the third largest container shipping Group in the world, making us well equipped to move cargo from door-to-door, on a global scale.

ANL is a long-standing brand within the CMA CGM Group with a vision for the future. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANL Container Line offers shipping services to all major Oceania destinations, with extensive coverage throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the West Coast of America, Papua New Guinea, the Indian Subcontinent and the Pacific Islands.

Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. As we embark on this large-scale transformation journey, we are calling for our team members to be both bold and imaginative to achieve the needs of our business. We are growing and changing the way we serve our customers. If you are willing to roll your sleeves up and contribute to this journey, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

Reporting to: Regional Container Logistics Manager (Oceania)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Location: South Wharf, Melbourne (Hybrid work arrangement)

We are seeking an experienced Container Logistics & Intermodal Manager to lead and optimise the group’s container fleet operations across Australia. The role is responsible for the performance of a team of 11. This includes 2 managers report directly to you and their teams indirectly. You will oversee all aspects of container logistics and intermodal operations to ensure compliance, cost efficiency, equipment availability, and alignment with global business objectives.

The role and responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the logistics team, ensuring clear accountability, balanced workload distribution, and consistent performance monitoring.
• Streamline and enhance container logistics processes to reduce operational costs and improve service efficiency.
• Oversee container forecasting, provisioning, and inventory management across all Australian ports to meet export demands.
• Manage container movement data, sales, repairs, and claims in accordance with Head Office directives.
• Ensure timely and compliant execution of container transport and processing of related invoices.
• Drive cost-control initiatives and manage container stock imbalances and idle assets across regions.
• Support internal stakeholders, maintain reporting systems, and deliver ongoing training and development for staff.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, International Business, or Supply Chain/Logistics are essential to understand and manage complexities of global logistics operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to quickly adapt to internal systems are required to manage high-volume container data efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and strategic decision-making capabilities are necessary to optimise logistics operations across multiple ports.
• Proven experience working under pressure in fast-paced environments, with minimal supervision, while managing competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across countries and regions.
• Extensive prior experience in container logistics, stock management, and high-volume equipment flows, ideally within the shipping or maritime industry.
• Demonstrated team leadership and supervisory experience in logistics or supply chain operations, with a track record of improving performance and compliance

Please note: The role is based in Melbourne and offers a hybrid working arrangement. Remote work from overseas or interstate locations will not be considered.

Application close at midnight on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.

We are continuously striving to provide new opportunities and benefits that make our business a great place to work, but the truth is that it’s our people who make us want to come to work every day. We make time to engage, connect and celebrate the moments that matter with our colleagues.

We have a strong culture built around supporting progression and promotion and offer a diverse and engaging training calendar that provides you with the opportunity for growth, no matter your interests.

In an ever-changing economy, the shipping industry remains a beacon of stability, and our continued success is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. We prioritise delivering exceptional experiences to both our customers and our employees.

The CMA CGM Group is also deeply committed to sustainability. We demonstrate our dedication to acting for the planet, people, and fair trade, through initiatives like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, empowering women in the workplace, educating employees on climate issues, and engaging in community and environmental projects.

Some of our other benefits include:

Flexible Working Options

Additional Leave Days

Annual Health Checks

Social Club events held all year round

Discount gym membership

Discounted car parking at the DFO South Wharf

Opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives with partner charities such as the Big Umbrella

Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses

Opportunity for career development in Asia Pacific, Europe and other office locations globally

Our Commitment to Diversity

CMA CGM is committed to providing a respectful and collaborative working environment where all our employees can thrive. Our strength is in our people, and embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into our culture is essential to our ongoing success. By Acting for People, we can harness the diversity of our teams, which benefits our employees, customers and communities in the markets we serve. We actively welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of indigenous status, race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic.

Join us at CMA CGM, where your potential meets endless possibilities, and together, we shape the future of global shipping.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Maritime Transportation

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