Intermodal Coordinator (Truck)

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
Responsible for handling, monitoring, and coordinating shipments for door collection and/or delivery. Works collaboratively with internal and external organizations to include customers, truck vendors and CCA business teams to ensure Intermodal cargo is moved in an efficient and expedited manner. Follows standard operating procedures established by the Intermodal Department. Utilizes and maintains required work tools. Identifies and elevates problems or issues to management.

Functions & Duties

Dispatch
- Analyze, plan and prioritize inland haulage according to import/export timetables, terminal/rail schedules, special equipment needs, and client-specific delivery conditions
- Facilitates the movement of containers that have been miss-routed and/or improperly discharged due to vessel by-passes, errors, or equipment emergencies
- Responsible to confirm and manage in-house truck availability
- Procure spot rates for lanes not previously negotiated with truck vendors
- Ensure over-the-road compliance for all hazardous door moves
- Creates and issues work orders for the door collection and/or delivery in accordance with established truck rates and distribution percentages
Service Delivery Coordination
- Monitors shipments by tracking and tracing containers, via multiple interfaces, to ensure door appointments are met and cargo is loaded/delivered timely
- Communicates to customer(s) of potential delays or issues preventing dispatch and maintains customer interactions until all delivery requirements are satisfied
- Works collaboratively with internal departments to expedite transport, including but not limited to
  Overseas Offices
  - Home office
  - Customer service
  - Operations
  - Sales
  - Trade
- Discern and elevate to management matters that require additional support
- Manages a significant volume of telephone and written communication within agreed upon Service Level Agreements
Cost Management
- Notify and invoice/rebill customers for additional transport related expenses including but not limited to
  - Pre-pulls
  - Revenue generating trucker yard and container yard storage
  - Multi stops
  - Drop and picks
- Research and reconcile truck and customer invoice discrepancies
- Identify opportunities through micro analysis of customer locations for cost savings which includes match backs/one ways
- Determine, if requested by vendors, whether accessorial charges are applicable
Vendor Management
- Monitors and reports trucker performance to Management
- Documents pertinent dispatch-related information to ensure maintenance of timely and accurate records
- Develops and maintains rapport with vendors
MISCELLANEOUS RELATED DUTIES or PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Knowledgeable of Intermodal general operating procedures
* Proficient computer skills to include LARA and all Microsoft Office applications
* Detail-Oriented person with strong organization skills
* Works collaboratively with team members
* Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrates strong customer service skills and passion
* Good interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills
* Follows company policies and procedures

Qualifications
Education
Required/Preferred Education Level
Required High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience
Experience Years of Experience Description
General Experience 1-3 years

License
Required/Preferred License or Certification

Competencies
Communication / Interpersonal skills
Relationship building and networking.

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure! The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at orf.pse_recruiting@cma-cgm.com

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