Call for applications: Graduate Program 2026 in Human Resources

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.

LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE IN HUMAN RESOURCES? CURIOUS ABOUT THE WORLD AND PEOPLE AROUND YOU?     

You have recently graduated and you are looking for a unique opportunity to grow and experience a multinational environment? Come Explore and Innovate with us!  

The CMA CGM graduate program is aimed at jumpstarting your career in an accelerated way with one of the world leaders in the shipping and logistics space. We are looking for bold young graduates who want to face the challenges of tomorrow and believe in transforming the world by creating a sustainable ecosystem for all. 

The job is "all inclusive": get inspired by leadership, develop new ideas, work on projects that drive innovation and make supply chains more sustainable every day, and implement new solutions. 

As part of the Group Human Resources Transformation team, you will work on cross-functional HR transformation projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening the function’s impact in support of the Group and its employees.
  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A long-term employment agreement propelling your career globally towards significant leadership roles 

• 14 months program duration – one year that will change your life! 

• 2 assignments: 8 months then 6 months – one of them abroad in one of the Groups’ strategic countries, to gain both technical and interpersonal skills 

• Workshops, educational sessions, personalized guidance expediting your learning & development 

• A chance to cultivate a genuine professional network during this experience 

• Competitive reward 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Support the global teams to identify potential processes to be optimized 

• Ideate and create solutions collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple geographies 

• Work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination

• Participate in projects related to making our business more sustainable every day  

• You will work closely with a core team and will have much responsibility to accomplish your own tasks independently

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Master's degree ideally in human resources management / management or a Bachelor's degree with an additional year of professional experience

• Up to 3 years working experience in related field after graduation with a Master's degree, or up to 4 years working experience in related field after graduation with a Bachelor’s degree

• Significant international experience (studies/working/living for a minimum of 6 months) and intercultural orientation 

• Open to a broad range of challenging experiences 

• Outstanding social and communication skills 

• Distinctive analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Global perspective and desire to work abroad 

• Excellent command of English and a second language is a strong advantage

• Motivation for international exchange and business trips abroad 

HOW TO JOIN OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM?

• Send your application by submitting your CV
• Present in a few words your project to join our Graduate Program by answering this form 

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !