Area Logistic Officer

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.

CMA CGM Group has decided to structure and strengthen its R&D approach by creating a Center of Excellence dedicated to Innovation and Research. The center will increase the company’s capacity for technological and scientific innovation necessary to meet its strategic objectives (decarbonization, digitalization…), while generating profitability and ensure a high visibility on the Group’s commitment to industry’s energy transition. It will rely on strategic industrial and academic partners experts in the maritime industry (laboratories, companies, startups, shipyards, etc.).

Temporary 6-month assignement - Replacement position

YOUR ROLE 

As part of the Reefer Division, your primary mission is to ensure the operational implementation of the logistics budget and the forecasting management of stock and empty Reefer container flows for the assigned geographic area.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting to the Reefer Logistics Manager, you will contribute to defining the optimal short- and medium-term stock levels of Reefer containers in your area while considering internal ratios. You will also participate in defining and implementing the cost-reduction plan by optimizing expenses and taking necessary corrective actions.

In this capacity, you will monitor and analyze statistics related to the actions undertaken, as well as the logistics performance indicators for the assigned region. You will coordinate logistics operations with local agency contacts and, where applicable, with Regional Offices.

Additionally, you will justify and support operational decisions to various internal (Trade, Logistics, Operations, Sales) and external (agents, partners) stakeholders.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

With a Master’s degree (Master 2) in Logistics, Transport, or Business, you are fluent in English and proficient in IT and office software tools. You have at least three years of experience in logistics, operational management, or flow management, ideally with technical knowledge of Reefer containers.

Your adaptability, responsiveness, and strong interpersonal skills will be key to your success in this role.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !