Cargo Readiness Professional (Temporary)

American President Lines; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Fruit Day

Happy hours

Yearly bonus

Transportation

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CMA CGM Group in Istanbul seeks a Cargo Readiness Professional (Temporary) to manage export cargo readiness, documentation, and KPI analysis. The role combines customer liaison with operations support, ensuring timely and compliant cargo preparations.

The ideal candidate holds a logistics-related degree, 1 year shipping experience, strong MS Office skills, and fluent English. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Istanbul and a 40-hour week with fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics/International Trade or related field.
• 1 year of relevant shipping/logistics experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers and reconfirm loading intentions for bookings.
• Perform pre-call data/document checks (Customs, destinations, VGM, SI, DG forms).
• Run Journey Leg Controls and Routing Controls.
• Monitor and update FCL cut off in I-Cut off and related reports.
• Manage cut instructions and contingencies arising from operations.
• Act as entry point for operations matters within Customer Care Direction.
• Analyze KPIs and identify customer behavior patterns to inform readiness decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Multicultural adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/International Trade

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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ID: 586528

Location:

Istanbul, TR

Cargo Readiness Professional (Temporary)

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.

Manages local export cargo loadings by being more pro‑active, resulting a reduction of roll over/short‑fall, vessel filling factor increase and data integrity with corporate tools and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contact customers and re-confirm the loading intention of their bookings,
• Perform pre-call cleaning (Ensure all necessary documentation are submitted (Customs, operations, destinations customs, like VGM,SI,DG Forms etc.) prior loading of export cargo,
• Journey Leg Controls,
• Routing Controls,
• Monitor and update FCL cut off in I-Cut off,
• Updating all reports related to business,
• Manage cut instructions,
• Manage all activities caused due to operational contingencies,
• Entry point for operations matters within Customer Care Direction,
• Analyze KPIs and identify customer behavior patterns to eventually take decision on readiness.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistic Transport, International Trade, or a related field,
• 1 year of relevant experience in the shipping, logistics, or related industry is preferred,
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to detect potential risks and implement preventive measures,
• Proactive, dynamic, and adaptable in a fast‑paced and multicultural work environment,
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team,
• Fluency in written & verbal English is a must (part of the interview will take place in English),
• Able to work in the office 4 days per week (hybrid) in Istanbul.

What we offer:

• Working in an agile, flexible, digital, and social culture
• Working 40 hours a week
• Birthday day off
• Fruit Day: every Wednesday
• Happy hours
• Yearly bonus
• Transportation
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We have zero tolerance for inequality and are deeply committed to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) at every level of our organization. As HR and business partners, we actively drive and support initiatives that build a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.

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