Vessel Operations Professional India

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager (without team)

Department : Cargo flow and Operations

Sub Department : Operations

Reporting : Branch Manager/Manager

Role Summary:

Oversee vessel operations and ensure timely scheduling and reporting. Responsibilities include handling imports, IGM, and inward lists, coordinating container bookings, and optimizing vessel turnaround. The role involves using systems for bay planning and booking management, coordinating with port authorities, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards and KPIs.

Core Responsibilities:

Monitor vessel husbanding and boarding from registration to PC cancellation.
Manage port and marine dues payments, vessel schedules, and timely arrival/departure reports.
Oversee imports, IGM, and inward list management; assist with container bookings and vessel planning.
Secure berths, ensure adequate resources, and monitor vessel operations for efficient turnaround.
Handle preoperational forecasts, problem analysis, and contingency planning.
Track cargo operations, productivity, and ensure timely reporting and KPI compliance.
Coordinate with port authorities, marine departments, and immigration for feeder vessels.
Monitor allocation fulfilment, manage breakbulk handling, and ensure accurate PRS updates.
Use MACS3 and LISA LL for bay plan updates, booking management, and resolve related queries.
Ensure daily inventory reports are sent and coordinate with commercial teams and central planners for import/export lists.
Handle vessel-side operations and follow up on rebate submissions and other service matters.

Key Performance Indicators:

Efficient cargo operations and quick turnaround of feeder vessels.
Timely reporting and adherence to vessel schedule deadlines.
Strict control of operational costs and optimal booking utilization.
Accurate documentation with ports and customs.
Effective coordination with logistics, customer service, and sales departments.

Qualifications and Skill Sets:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a master’s degree is a plus.
5-7 years of experience in cargo flow, operations, or a related field within the shipping industry.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines.