VP, Intermodal

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:

Direct and oversee truck, barge, and rail operations in North America in relation to cost management and service delivery for CMA CGM (America) LLC, Delmas and any other CMA CGM Subsidiary as necessary.. This position will interact with other departments within the Logistics group and other business units as needed to ensure service levels are identified and maintained

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintain truck door delivery/pickup and rail billing service delivery levels that meet or exceed customer requirements
• Set and maintain standards and policies for truck, rail and barge operations
• Oversee staff and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• In conjunction with Procurement, develop a network of cost effective motor-carrier vendors for the movement of import and export cargo.
• Establish and implement processes and policies to ensure cargo moves in the most cost effective and timely manner possible. Strive for zero port or rail demurrage on door delivery freight, and develop daily processes to ensure same.
• Develop and implement cost savings initiatives and cost controls for all Intermodal Operations, with specific focus on one way door delivery and round trip loaded Matchback truck savings.
• Develop and implement daily communication processes for truck, rail, and barge service related issues with internal business units.
• Manage the Intermodal Logistics Analysis group to ensure that current and proper rail and truck rates and information is provided to the required internal groups as needed.
• Manage the Export Cargo Management group to ensure that proper export vessel load out and efficiency is maintained.
• Maintain truck door delivery/pickup and rail billing service delivery levels that meet or exceed customer requirements
• Set and maintain standards and policies for truck, rail and barge operations
• Oversee staff and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• In conjunction with Procurement, develop a network of cost effective motor-carrier vendors for the movement of import and export cargo.
• Establish and implement processes and policies to ensure cargo moves in the most cost effective and timely manner possible. Strive for zero port or rail demurrage on door delivery freight, and develop daily processes to ensure same.
• Develop and implement cost savings initiatives and cost controls for all Intermodal Operations, with specific focus on one way door delivery and round trip loaded Matchback truck savings.
• Develop and implement daily communication processes for truck, rail, and barge service related issues with internal business units.
• Manage the Intermodal Logistics Analysis group to ensure that current and proper rail and truck rates and information is provided to the required internal groups as needed.
• Manage the Export Cargo Management group to ensure that proper export vessel load out and efficiency is maintained.
• Work with Marseille Head Office on the implementation of a global dispatch and intermodal system that meets US requirements to increase intermodal efficiency in CCA.

• Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Advanced management level and organizational skills
• High degree of integrity
• Self-Motivated
• Strong business acumen
• PC skills (EXCEL, Word, Power Point)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

• 15+ years general work experience; 5+ years of industry experience.

• Thorough knowledge of Intermodal Operations with a minimum of ten years shipping experience and 5 years in a management capacity required
• Communication / Interpersonal skills
• Business Acumen
• Drive for results and Decision making.
• Leadership and Mentorship
• Negotiation and Convincing skills

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure! CMA CGM (America) LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classification.