Cargo Flow Analyst

CMA CGM; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CMA CGM in Norfolk, USA, is seeking an Operations professional in Cargo Flow and Ship Operations. The role is permanent, full-time, and located on site. You will optimize vessel allocations, monitor bookings, forecast cargo loads, and provide simulations to ensure timely and efficient sailing schedules.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across Trade, Ops and Logistics teams. Competitive benefits and salary are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of geography and CMA-CGM routes Worldwide.
• Ability to handle large databases and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Optimize vessel allocations in coordination with Trade, Ops and Logistics.
• Monitor bookings and prevent overbooking, advising Trade Management as needed.
• Forecast loading figures with Trade and Logistics for voyage projections.
• Provide vessel simulations to ensure load lists do not affect stability.
• Maintain COA allocations in the tool and set booking limits.
• Support space approvals and routing queries for other teams.
• Assist in reducing operating costs through timely reports on idle cargo and faster sailings.
• Suggest process improvements and contribute to department goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

Norfolk, USA

CMA CGM

Operations - Cargo Flow - Ship Operations

Permanent contract

Full Time

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.

Position Summary

Position is responsible with vessel allocation optimization, monitoring booking activity, forecasting, various reporting activities, operational cost reduction.

Functions & Duties

• Optimize all available allocations by strategically planning the vessels in close coordination with Trade, Ops, Logistics, and any other department involved, to maximize the space/weight allocations with full loaded containers and empty equipment.
• Monitor the activity of bookings and cargo materialization to ensure proper planning of the ship and avoid overbooking situations leading to rolling cargo on dock; proactively provide clear breakdown of the situation to Trade Management and make suggestions to postpone or adjust bookings in advance.
• Forecasting loading figures (cargo and empty equipment) in close cooperation with Trade and Logistics departments, to provide best possible projections for each voyage.
• Proactively communicate with HO Ops Planners and provide full vessel simulation to ensure potential load lists do not compromise vessel stability.
• Proper control of CMA-CGM operated vessels, to utilize any unused space/weight by the partners.
• Coordination of empty planning with the Equipment Department to optimize all vessels by planning the maximum of full & empty containers to achieve 100% TEU allocation used.
• Calculate and report the loading forecast for every US port based on customer & trade knowledge, statistical analysis, and cargo readiness information.
• Timely and accurately prepare daily/weekly and ad-hoc reports (i.e. daily booking forecast, port omissions, blank sailings, rolls on dock, idle cargo, etc.).
• Support Trade as well as any other team, by responding to their queries regarding space approvals and questions about routing solutions, transit times, and vessel schedules.
• Ongoing maintenance and update of the COA allocations in the specialized tool, to ensure setting proper booking limitations, in accordance with restrictions in place.
• Actively participate with company's efforts on reducing OPEX by following the process in place, using timely reports on idle cargo, and promptly advancing to earlier sailings whenever justified.
• Proactively suggest ideas to improve processes in place, business improvement opportunities, innovative ideas to better daily activities and take initiative to help reach the department's goals.
• Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (experience with Formatting, Pivot Tables, Formulas, V-lookups, etc.)
• Excellent analytical skills to assess situations, anticipate issues, identify trends and resolve problems
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines on a daily basis
• Ability to apply good logic and reasoning when problem solving and making decisions
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Desire to take ownership of the assigned services and manage every operational aspect as described under “Responsibilities”
• Ability to work within a dynamic environment and to demonstrate teamwork

Qualifications

Education

Required/Preferred Education Level

Required High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience

Experience Years of Experience

General Experience 1-3 years

• 1 – 2 years work experience preferred
• Knowledge of geography & the various service options available worldwide to CMA-CGM
• Capability of working with large data bases and generate various reports

At CMA CGM, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The expected salary range for this position is $62,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for:
Performance-based bonuses, Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off, and Professional development opportunities.

We believe in transparency and equity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure! The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at [e-mail]

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