Cargo Flow Specialist

CMA CGM; Santos; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Cargo Flow Specialist in LATAM to optimize vessel loading and capacity allocation across services, supporting commercial and operational strategies.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with shipping industry knowledge, capable of data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. Fluent English and Excel expertise are required, with collaboration across regional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, international trade, logistics, supply chain, engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping, maritime transportation, logistics, or supply chain.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work with large datasets and operational performance indicators.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Optimize vessel loading performance and utilization (TEUs, tons, reefer plugs).
• Monitor vessel performance by agency, country and port of loading.
• Analyze booking levels, cargo mix, and capacity utilization to support commercial and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with Trade and Operations to manage overflows and allocation strategies.
• Define load and cut lists aligned with regional/global priorities.
• Monitor partner performance and optimize vessel capacity usage.
• Provide analysis, reports, and operational studies to planners.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs related to rollovers, storage, and monitoring.
• Suggest contingency plans and schedule adjustments when required.
• Manage allocation through company systems and digital platforms.
• Use BI dashboards to analyze capacity, forecast performance, and support decisions.
• Build partnerships with regional and global stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Logistics/Engineering

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

CMA CGM is one of the world's largest shipping and logistics groups, operating in 177 countries. A leader in innovation and integrated supply chain solutions, the Group connects markets worldwide through its maritime, land, and air transportation operations. CMA CGM is also strongly committed to sustainability and social development.

Job Description

We are looking for a Cargo Flow Specialist to join our Regional Operations team in LATAM.

In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing vessel utilization and cargo allocation across the services under your responsibility, ensuring maximum loading performance while supporting commercial and operational strategies. Acting as a key link between multiple regional and global stakeholders, you will contribute directly to capacity management, cargo optimization and service performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, operational knowledge of the shipping industry, and the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Our opportunities are inclusive and open to professionals with disabilities (PwD).

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize vessel loading performance, ensuring maximum utilization in TEUs, tons, and reefer plugs while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Monitor vessel performance by agency, country, and port of loading, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze booking levels, cargo mix, and capacity utilization to support commercial and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with Trade and Operations teams to manage overflows, cargo gaps, and allocation strategies.
• Define load and cut lists aligned with regional and global business priorities.
• Monitor partner performance and ensure optimal utilization of available vessel capacity.
• Support planners by providing analysis, reports, and operational studies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs related to rollovers, storage and monitoring.
• Recommend contingency plans, schedule adjustments, omissions, and extra calls when required.
• Manage allocation through company systems and digital platforms.
• Utilize business intelligence tools and dashboards to analyze capacity, forecast performance, and support decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships with regional and global stakeholders, ensuring effective communication across departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the shipping, maritime transportation, logistics, or supply chain industry.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work with large datasets and operational performance indicators.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in regional or multinational environments.
• Knowledge of shipping capacity management, vessel allocation, and cargo planning.
• Experience using BI tools, dashboards, and operational reporting platforms.

Strategic Thinking | Capacity Management | Data Analysis | Operational Excellence | Shipping & Logistics Knowledge | Decision Making | Problem Solving | Stakeholder Management | Communication Skills | Teamwork | Planning & Organization | Cost Optimization | Results Orientation | Proactivity | Ability to Work Under Pressure.

Join Our Team!

Be part of a global organization where your expertise will contribute to optimizing vessel performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting sustainable growth across the Latin American shipping network. Join us and help shape the future of global logistics.