Shipping Lines Senior Manager Region IMEEA

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:ID: 575460LocationAbu Dhabi, AELed 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.RoleThe DRO Trade Regional Head will be responsible for the Cargo Flow, Pricing and Commercial activities of the countries under Dubai Regional Office scope to drive profitability through balancing optimized loading with maximum revenue. He/She should be commercially astute and be able to identify new business opportunities and generate sales leads where possibleResponsibilitiesDefine the commercial strategy for a set of lines and is responsible for their profit & loss (Implementing and challenging the pricing policy for the different trades under the DRO scope)Manage the business development and optimization of the loading capacity of vessels for lines in order to maximize financial resultsMonitor the operational cost and manage complex situations related to salesBe accountable for the performance (filling Factors and Contribution) of the mains lines calling the ports of the regions, with the objective of reaching 100% in TEU for both strong and weak legs. As such he/she shall be the focal point with lines (HO and Singapore)Analyze regional market trends and identify opportunities for growth and expansion.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, business partners, and local authorities.Supervise the cargo flow activity of the region, monitor and define allocation split, emptyBe the focal point for the line business development: propose and conduct studies based on market opportunities, competition practices, current services evacuation despite the difficult operational context in some African ports.Monitor shipping news, regional geopolitics and provide relevant analysis to trade top managementUnderstand the logistics, operations, feedering challenges and adjust the trade dynamics accordinglyLiaise on a daily regional basis with line Managers and agency network to follow the performance, understand the pain point and address needsTravel regularly in the regionDrive the digital transformations of the group in the region (implementations of new tools or processes)Work hand in hand with CAN department to define the commercial strategy for GAs, IFF, OOG, ReeferDefine a yearly budget, ensure it is in line with the HO CAN analysis, and follow up during the year to make sure it is respected. Challenge the agencies and readjust during the year if neededSupervise and organize the visits from HO/RO Trade management teamPilot the annual tender season in close contact with HO & RO GA teamsProfile & CompetenciesPostgraduate degree (4/ 5 years) in International Trade, Logistics or Transport7 years minimum experience in shipping environnement with experience in line management or trade management.Knowledge of commercial policy and offersFinancial and economic knowledgeCalculation methods, statistics and analysis knowledge#J-18808-Ljbffr