Cargo Flow Officer

APL, one of the world's leading ocean carriers, offers more than 90 weekly services and call ports in over 50 countries worldwide and provides container transportation through an international shipping network which combines high-quality intermodal operations with advanced technology, equipment and e-commerce.

APL is part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping & logistics group with headquarters in Marseilles, France.
The Group offers a complete range of activities including shipping, handling facilities in port as well as logistics on land. The Australian group consists of CMA CGM Australia, ANL Container Line Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of CMA CGM group) and APL (a wholly owned subsidiary of CMA CGM group) with centralised offices in Melbourne and branch offices in all Australian states.

Description

This position is responsible for ensuring cargo is routed to achieve balanced utilization across vessel resources while minimizing impact on network costs.  Responsible for working with Trades Pricing and Planning, Customer Service, Vessel Planners, Fleet Control and Equipment Management to evaluate vessel load forecasts, adjust cargo routing and support the development of plans to achieve key goals. 

The objective of the position is to make decisions which maximize profitability and reduce costs. The role involves working closely with teams from Trade / Operations / Strategic Liner Management and with other sub-regional EFC groups to analyze forecasts, track flows, and anticipate the network impact of both tactical and long-term strategic decisions. This position provides direction to Export Cargo Management teams, Logistics team, Planning teams, Trade pricing teams to operationalize what is required to maximize optimal utilization.

Accountabilities

This position is responsible for, but not limited, to the following:

• Perform analysis required to maximize utilization, maintain vessel projections and worksheets for all outbound service.
• Understand Trade/Pricing customer prioritization and ensure communication on booking management to achieve goals.
• Work closely with CMA Logistics to ensure vessels are profiled properly to ensure maximum laden and appropriate empty match back.
• Work with Yield Management to identify “correct” routings that maximize profitability and maintain full ships.
• Provide direction to Logistics/Planners/ECM and offer daily support for unexpected issues and problem resolution.
• Ongoing dialogue with TYG teams in NAM
• Assist Equipment control with creating and processing Transportation orders (TO's) and assisting, dispatching of containers to APL Guam's trucking vendors.
• Perform trucking vendor performance analysis using designated KPIs.
• All other assigned duties.

Job Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experiences – 5 years of experience working in Trade or Operations.
• Skill Sets – Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Language Skills – English.

APL is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at Applicant_Assistance@apl.com