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Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Landside Surcharge Specialist

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A graduate degree in any discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in this portfolio.
  • Communication, process improvement, analytics, and persuasion skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Attention to detail and ability to execute processes according to predefined designs.
  • Presentation skills and Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to analyze and anticipate challenges.
  • General awareness of practical commercial processes in the shipping industry.
  • Expert understanding of short-term and long-term business.
  • Understanding of end-to-end business and the required pricing systems.
  • Understanding of price calculations, surcharge applications, additional costs, and booking requirements.
  • Ability to explain exceptions clearly to stakeholders and explain when a different approach is needed for routes, pricing, or related matters.
  • Proficiency in accessing AFLS modules for pricing-related activities.
  • Understanding of spot business logic and contract products.
  • Proven experience successfully executing global transitions, including effective governance and seamless project execution.
  • Ability to adhere to timelines proposed or agreed with stakeholders.
  • Ability to partner with neighboring upstream and downstream processes and stakeholders and obtain buy-in for complex and strategic initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Process and maintain landside surcharges related to shipments and modes of transport, including truck, rail, and all SD movements.
  • Execute surcharge filings accurately and on time in AFLS, in compliance with FMC and other government regulations.
  • Identify discrepancies in surcharge filings or applications and raise correction requests.
  • Support timely filings by ensuring all applicable surcharges are captured correctly.
  • Maintain proper documentation and an audit trail for all surcharge-related entries.
  • Respond to landside surcharge queries and provide resolution support.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, tariff rules, and standard operating procedure guidelines.
  • Help reduce duplicate entries and incorrect surcharge applications.
  • Provide ad hoc operational support and generate reports to support analysis, tracking, and decision-making.
  • Drive joint initiatives between GSC and Revenue Management (ROM/CPM/ROP/IPM) to support organizational goals and build rapport.
  • Understand customer requirements and focus on customer and revenue outcomes.
  • Prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Report day-to-day team performance and issues to the Process Manager in a timely manner.
  • Work rotational shifts and weekends as needed by business requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of PMA and ML.com.
  • Knowledge of upstream and downstream processes to support collaboration.
  • Exposure to data analytics tools such as SAPBI, Dataiku, and Databricks.

About the Company

Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Maersk is an integrated logistics provider that connects and simplifies customers’ supply chains through global shipping and end-to-end logistics services. Its offerings span ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, all coordinated with digital tools that give customers visibility and control over shipments. Unlike traditional shipping lines, Maersk positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner that integrates multiple modes of transport and services to create seamless, transparent supply chains. The company pursues a global reach—operating in 130 countries with more than 100,000 employees—to serve businesses of all sizes. Its goal is to make global trade smoother by delivering end-to-end logistics solutions that unify what moves by sea, land, and in between.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904

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