Inland and Logistics Services Professional Region APAC

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.

Role Overview:
In this role, you will manage dry equipment assets, inventory flow, and related operational activities across the Northeast Asia region (Korea, Japan, and the Philippines). You will also plan and optimize equipment deployment to effectively support export demand and operational requirements as well as monitor and control idle equipment levels to minimize operating costs and improve asset utilization.
You will also need to ensure equipment management activities are aligned with approved budget targets and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Inventory & Flow Management

• Oversee the management of dry equipment inventory (20/40ST, 40HC, 45HC) across the Asia region in alignment with Head Office (HO) Logistics’ directives.
• Plan, optimize, and direct equipment flows to support deficit locations, including surplus regions and transshipment hubs.
• Manage idle container assets across the region (including damaged units and sale/off-hire candidates) to minimize operating costs and improve asset efficiency.
• Analyze supply and demand dynamics, collaborating with internal teams and Head Office to coordinate effective equipment repositioning across locations.
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Empty Load Optimization & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Agency teams, Cargo Flow, and Ship Managers to maximize empty container loading, including space requests, load tracking, and implementation of corrective actions for deviations.
• Partner with Cargo Flow and Sales teams to align equipment availability with forecasted export demand.
• Liaise with the Procurement team on service level agreements (SLA), including terms related to storage capacity and utilization.
• Analyze vessel schedules and port pairings to optimize equipment deployment and positioning efficiency. 

Reporting, Analysis & Process Improvement

• Utilize internal systems (e.g., Qlik Sense for stock movement tracking and Excel) to monitor and report equipment inventory levels.
• Apply good analytical skills and attention to detail in handling complex data sets to support operational decision-making.
• Support digitalization initiatives by identifying quick wins and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• Execute additional equipment-related tasks as assigned by supervisors to support operational objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Diploma or Degree holder
• Minimum 4 years of experience in shipping and equipment operations; candidates with good potential and relevant exposure may be considered with less experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including core functions and data consolidation techniques.
• Familiarity with Qlik Sense or similar inventory/stock management systems is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in equipment positioning (steering) and dry container fleet management.
• Collaborative team player with good communication skills, ability to engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Good analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking with good problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptable and proactive, with openness to digital transformation and continuous process improvement.

Why Join CMA CGM ?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans. 
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

**This role is opened for local employment only.

**Salary package (local) & job title shall commensurate with experience.
**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

** By applying for this role, you hereby consent to the CMA CGM Group collecting, processing and using any personal information you submit, for the following purposes: 
(i)    To process the application for the role being applied for; 
(ii)    To process the application for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you; 
(iii)    To conduct necessary reference checks; and 
(iv)    Any other purpose related to one or more of the above.

You further consent to the CMA CGM Group retaining such personal information for a period of two years following your submission thereof, so that we may consider you for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you in the event that you are not selected for this role. 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:  Please note that CMA CGM Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CMA CGM Group will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CMA CGM Group explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CMA CGM Group.

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