Global Vessel Operations Lead

CMA CGM; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Birthday day off

Fruit Day

Happy hours

Yearly bonus

Transportation

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CMA CGM Group is hiring to lead the Global Business Support (GBS) Cargo Operations team in Istanbul. You will oversee daily cargo operations, coordinate vessel port calls, and act as the main liaison among shipping lines, vessel masters, terminals, and authorities. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

The role requires managing priorities under pressure, driving process standardization, and delivering accurate operational reporting. A 40-hour work week, with benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Maritime Transportation, Shipping, International Trade, or related field.
• Experience in vessel or cargo operations, port agency, liner shipping, or terminal operations.
• Fluent English and strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Global Business Support Cargo Operations team for daily operational tasks.
• Coordinate vessel port calls from nomination to departure and ensure safe, compliant execution.
• Serve as primary contact between shipping lines, masters, terminals, port authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor vessel and cargo operations including berth arrangements and call scheduling.
• Coach and develop team members while driving continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

English fluency

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Maritime

Tools

Maritime systems

Job description

CMA CGM Group is hiring to lead the Global Business Support (GBS) Cargo Operations team in Istanbul. You will oversee daily cargo operations, coordinate vessel port calls, and act as the main liaison among shipping lines, vessel masters, terminals, and authorities. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

The role requires managing priorities under pressure, driving process standardization, and delivering accurate operational reporting. A 40-hour work week, with benefits, is offered.