VIE Operation Excellence & Analytics Manager - Abu Dhabi

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.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting directly to the COO, you will support the Regional Operations team in driving operational excellence, network performance, and strategic development across the MEA region.

In a fast-growing and complex shipping environment, you will provide data-driven insights to support operational improvements, fleet optimization, cost analysis, competitive intelligence, and business development initiatives. You will work closely with Line Operations, Port Operations, Commercial, Finance, and local agencies across the region.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

A. Operations Excellence & Performance

• Analyze regional operational processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor service performance, schedule reliability, and operational KPIs.
• Propose and follow up corrective action plans to improve efficiency.
• Support the implementation of operational reporting and performance dashboards.

B. Fleet & Network Analysis

• Support fleet planning, vessel utilization analysis, and capacity management.
• Monitor network performance and identify operational deviations.
• Provide recommendations to optimize services and fleet deployment.

C. Business Intelligence & Market Analysis

• Conduct competitive benchmarks and market intelligence studies.
• Monitor competitor services, capacities, and regional developments.
• Produce analytical reports to support management decision-making.

D. Cost Control & Strategic Projects

• Analyze operational costs and support budget performance monitoring.
• Develop business cases and scenario analyses for network development projects.
• Support strategic initiatives related to new trade lanes and regional growth opportunities.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

In accordance with the provisions of Article L122-1 of the National Service Code, only candidates aged 18 to 28 and European nationals are eligible for this mission offered as a VIE.

• Master's degree in Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of significative experience.
• Previous experience in shipping, logistics, maritime operations, or transportation is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent numerical aptitude.
• Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform operational, financial, and competitive analyses.
• Mature, autonomous, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work across multiple departments and cultures.
• Fluent English is mandatory. French is not required.
• Strong interest in shipping operations, network strategy, and maritime industry dynamics. 

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !