Full-Time
Contract Management Team Lead
Maersk
10,001+ employees
Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
In Person
Night shift (6 PM–3 AM); rotation possible per business needs.
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- Master's or bachelor's degree from recognized university.
- Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of people management experience - leading and managing a team of approximately 25–30 employees.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Customer Service, Tender, Sales and Performance Management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong analytical and presentation capabilities.
- Prior experience in team leadership or people management is required with strong leadership and people management skills with a focus on coaching and development.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a data-driven mindset.
- High ownership, accountability, and customer-centric mindset.
- Open to working in perpetual night shifts supporting North America business operations.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~15 tender and contract management professionals.
- Own end-to-end Quote-to-Contract delivery, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to timelines.
- Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Product, and Operations.
- Drive customer outcomes by improving invoice quality, reducing disputes, and enhancing customer satisfaction (NPS).
- Collaborate with global teams to identify and resolve process gaps and inefficiencies.
- Enable sales effectiveness through insights, contract accuracy, and performance tracking.
- Champion digital transformation and platform adoption (e.g., automation, new tools, system enhancements).
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, and scalability.
- Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk mitigation in contract execution.
- Support regional and global initiatives, including transformation programs and new product rollouts.
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pre-cleared customs data can reduce delays and strengthen customer stickiness.
- Higher schedule reliability supports premium pricing in contract renewals.
- Automation and predictive maintenance can lower downtime and operating costs.
What critics are saying
- Middle East disruptions add fuel costs and reroute vessels, squeezing margins.
- Freight-rate weakness and overcapacity are already depressing earnings.
- Customs authorities may reject federated product-passport workflows, limiting adoption.
What makes Maersk unique
- Maersk is building AI-powered Product Passports across 12 ports handling 70% of global trade.
- Gemini Cooperation exceeded 90% schedule performance on East-West routes.
- Maersk integrates ocean freight, inland transport, warehousing, and supply chain management.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Hai Robotics and Maersk have launched a high-density robotic fulfilment centre in Singapore designed for fashion supply chains, capable of handling both retail distribution and e-commerce orders simultaneously. The facility, opened in February 2026, deploys storage robots operating across racks exceeding 10 metres in height, moving over 1,000 totes per hour. The system combines high-density storage with autonomous mobile robots to maintain throughput without congestion. Workstations can be dynamically reconfigured to switch between bulk retail shipments and individual e-commerce orders as demand shifts. The operation uses real-time data to optimise inventory placement, order sequencing and maintenance cycles. Integration with Maersk's warehouse systems was validated virtually before deployment, accelerating implementation whilst meeting fire safety requirements at the 10-metre operating height.
A.P. Møller-Mærsk has suspended key shipping routes linking the Middle East with Europe and Asia, whilst halting certain Gulf shuttle operations due to rising regional conflict and security risks. The route changes affect container flows for clients relying on Middle East hubs as transit points. The suspensions come as shares trade at DKK 17,095, approximately 32% above the DKK 12,937 analyst target and flagged as 247.4% above estimated fair value. The stock has delivered returns of 48.7% over the past year despite recent operational disruptions. Investors should monitor how Maersk reallocates vessels and manages costs through this period, particularly as earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 39.3% annually over the next three years, with profit margins currently below last year's levels.
Maersk reported a fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of $153 million as weakening freight rates offset 8% container volume growth. The world's second-largest container carrier saw earnings fall from $567 million in the previous quarter and $1.6 billion a year earlier. Quarterly revenue declined to $13.33 billion from $14.59 billion. For the full year, Maersk posted revenue of $54 billion with operating profit of $9.5 billion, down from $12.1 billion. The company announced plans to cut costs by $180 million and eliminate 1,000 jobs, representing 15% of its 6,000-strong workforce. Maersk shares fell over 5% in early trading. The company forecasts challenging conditions ahead due to shipping overcapacity and the gradual Red Sea reopening, projecting full-year earnings between a $1.5 million loss and $1 million profit.
A.P. Møller-Mærsk has appointed Charles van der Steene as Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa from 1 January 2026. Panama's president has indicated that Maersk's APM Terminals may temporarily operate key ports after rival contracts were annulled. The developments highlight Maersk's operational flexibility amid Red Sea disruptions affecting global shipping routes. However, the potential temporary Panama terminal role is unlikely to transform the investment case given the company's scale. Maersk's shares have risen but remain potentially undervalued by 9%. The leadership changes, including a new CFO, suggest management is focused on execution in higher-risk regions. Analysts note eight community valuations range from DKK 8,800 to DKK 24,500 per share, reflecting divergent views on Maersk's prospects amid geopolitical and route risks.
A.P. Møller-Mærsk's share price has risen 61% over the past year and 64% over three months, reaching DKK15,630. However, the company reported $55.3 billion in revenue and $4.9 billion in net income, with recent figures showing a small revenue decline and a 72% drop in net income year-on-year. Valuation assessments are mixed. The most widely followed analysis suggests a fair value of DKK11,589, implying the shares are overvalued. However, Simply Wall Street's DCF model estimates a fair value of DKK17,235, suggesting the current price trades approximately 9% below estimated future cash flow value. Structural challenges include declining freight rates from industry overcapacity and competition from asset-light platforms, which threaten Maersk's pricing power and long-term profitability.