Job Description:
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:
The Equipment Coordinator (Empty Equipment Vessel Coordinator) keeps an open communication with Home Office, Cargo Flow, terminals, and the stock management team regarding vessel loading and priority. The coordinator is expected to update and maintain vessel forecast, while having a high standard for attention to detail. On a daily basis, coordinators are expected to check all terminal stock and vessel plans, to ensure vessel plans are being followed and raise any concerns to the appropriate party.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory at needed levels at terminals by comparing inventory and booking levels to ensure equipment can meet export demands.
- Aim to reduce the empty idle time throughout the coordinator's region by communicating with terminals, port operations departments, and M&R to keep a fluid inventory and minimize terminal storage.
- Coordinate with terminals, port operations, and home office to ensure vessels sail full
- Ensure the forecast is consistently updated to reflect accurate plans
- Build and maintain relationships with terminals
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of shipping industry
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
- Proficient computer skills to include all Microsoft applications. (excel, outlook, word)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1+ years of general experience required.
Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads
