Transport Manager

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.

Objective:

Coordinate and supervise inland transport operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and facilitate carrier invoicing.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• You are responsible for all inland transport within your region.
• You manage transport flows as efficiently as possible and strive for optimal service levels.
• You monitor and ensure that the team uses the correct transport modes, aligned with the strategy.
• You help set up new flows together with internal stakeholders and propose the most suitable supplier.
• You follow up operationally with your suppliers and organize regular check-ins to adjust and stay informed about their developments.
• You act as the escalation point in case of issues.
• You lead a team of transport planners, each with their own specialty, and ensure continuity across the department.
• You set goals for your team in line with the company strategy and monitor their progress.
• You regularly organize team meetings and ensure alignment within the team.
• You value polyvalence and ensure sufficient training and growth opportunities where needed.
• You manage transport flows yourself and identify pain points, setting up controls based on reporting.
• You report based on KPIs, monitor them closely, and make adjustments where necessary.
• You are responsible for the self-billing team that tracks additional costs, prepares self-billings for carriers, and follows up on disputes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• You are familiar with the transport network and the various options offered by suppliers.
• You understand transport legislation and ensure full compliance.
• You have excellent knowledge of the inland depots within the ILS Benelux scope.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, with knowledge of industry terminology. French and German are a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of maritime transport (terminology, transport modes, geography, container types, product knowledge).
• In-depth understanding of maritime, commercial, and customs documentation.
• Operational knowledge of export shipment processes.
• Understanding of the services provided by the company.
• Knowledge of the company structure.
• Customer-oriented, reliable, stress-resistant, and able to work independently.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proactive attitude.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• People management, leadership, coaching, and motivational skills.
• Ability to delegate, organize, and prioritize.
• Reporting and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• KPI management.
• Critical evaluation, implementation, and improvement of processes.

Leadership:

You are responsible for the team of transport planners and team leads.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !