Cargo Readiness Officer

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We are CMA CGM, the business that moves in excess of 22 million containers of cargo every year from over 400 different seaports. Backed by a diverse portfolio of brands and subsidiaries, the CMA CGM Group is the third largest container shipping Group in the world, making us well equipped to move cargo from door-to-door, on a global scale.
ANL is a long-standing brand within the CMA CGM Group with a vision for the future. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANL Container Line offers shipping services to all major Oceania destinations, with extensive coverage throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the West Coast of America, Papua New Guinea, the Indian Subcontinent and the Pacific Islands.
Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. As we embark on this large-scale transformation journey, we are calling for our team members to be both bold and imaginative to achieve the needs of our business. We are growing and changing the way we serve our customers. If you are willing to roll your sleeves up and contribute to this journey, we would love to hear from you
**About the Role**:
**Reporting to**: Cargo Readiness and Bookings Supervisor
**Employment Type**: Permanent, Full-time
**Work Location**: WFH + South Wharf
As Cargo Readiness Officer, you will manage and oversee the export cargo cycle, ensuring clients meet deadlines and industry standards for timely cargo delivery. Handle booking amendments, confirmations, pre-call booking checks, and terminal reconciliation.
**The role and responsibilities will include**:
Monitor bookings on trade vessels departing Australia to ensure maximum utilisation of space allocated to ANL or CMA CGM brands through ALL load ports
Liaise with ANL operations and partner vessel operators to ensure booking summary information is created and distributed by set guidelines
Efficiently handle any booking amendment enquiries resulting from cargo readiness activities
Manage booking adjustments and advice to customers for port omissions or rotation changes inside of cargo readiness activities
Conduct vessel pre-check, post-check activities
Compare system bookings against terminal receivals to produce a no show report, correct port of discharge errors, or discrepancies prior to cargo loading
Maintain weekly statistical reports related to Cargo Readiness activities
**To be successful in this role, you must have**:
Tertiary qualifications in business, International Business, Supply chain/Logistics or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and logistics environments
Knowledge of terminal / transport operations and World Shipping Ports
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrate good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to negotiate and influence ideas and booking strategies
If you are a New Zealand citizen and planning to relocate permanently to Melbourne, Australia, you are more than welcome to apply.
Please note that remote working from overseas and interstate locations will not be considered.
Why join CMA CGM?
We are continuously striving to provide new opportunities and benefits that make our business a great place to work, but the truth is that it's our people who make us want to come to work every day. We make time to engage, connect and celebrate the moments that matter with our colleagues.
We have a strong culture built around supporting progression and promotion and offer a diverse and engaging training calendar that provides you with the opportunity for growth, no matter your interests.
In an ever-changing economy, the shipping industry remains a beacon of stability, and our continued success is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. We prioritise delivering exceptional experiences to both our customers and our employees.
The CMA CGM Group is also deeply committed to sustainability. We demonstrate our dedication to acting for the planet, people, and fair trade, through initiatives like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, empowering women in the workplace, educating employees on climate issues, and engaging in community and environmental projects.
**Some of our other benefits include**:
Study leave and study reimbursement
Flexible working options
Life Insurance benefits along with subsidized Health insurance
Opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives
Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses
Opportunity for career development in Asia Pacific, Europe and other office locations globally
Our Commitment to Diversity
Join us at CMA CGM, where your potential meets endless possibilities, and together, we shape the future of global shipping.