Landside Logistics Specialist

Maersk Line India Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Work-life balance

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse career pathways

Job summary

Maersk Line India Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks a Multi Carrier Landside Specialist to coordinate loads, dispatch drivers, and maintain effective communication with external partners. The role uses Trinium for load assignment and reporting to ensure timely drayage and scheduling.

The candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in shipping & logistics, excellent English communication, and willingness to work night shifts. Opportunities for global exposure and professional growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Graduate with a background in Finance and Accounting is preferred.
• Willing to work in full night shifts.
• 3-5 years min experience in shipping & logistics.
• Experience with documentation review, data entry, reporting, and Landside execution is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assign loads to drivers in Trinium and assist with daily operational challenges by phone.
• Generate dispatch reports and consolidate drayage planning for the next business day.
• Schedule pick-up and drop-off appointments at ports and terminals.
• Investigate loads completed today and those scheduled for tomorrow.
• Track and monitor loads in transit and coordinate with clients on drayage issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Graduate

Night shifts

3-5 years experience in Shipping &

Documentation review

Data entry

Reporting

Landside execution

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Multi Carrier Landside Specialist At Maersk , we are a global leader in integrated logistics, pioneering the industry for over a century. Our commitment to innovation and transformation continuously redefines the boundaries of what’s possible—setting new benchmarks for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning , and strive to ensure our people reflect the customers we proudly serve. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade. Join us as we leverage cutting-edge technologies and create global opportunities. Let’s sail together towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Dispatchers play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations between drivers, the terminal, and external partners. This position is responsible for assigning and tracking loads in Trinium, coordinating pickup and drop-off appointments through terminal websites, and providing ongoing driver support. The Mobile Dispatch ensures that drivers are equipped with the necessary information, resolves inquiries promptly, and ensures that containers are transported efficiently and on schedule. The Dispatch must approve and notify accessorial to the Settlement Clerk to pay the drivers to ensure AP is done the right way. He must also notify the Transportation Coordinator to ensure accessorial are charged to the customer (AR). He must maintain contact with the client to ensure accurate dispatch planning and coordination. He must consider which charges (accessorial) are billable. The Dispatch must also evaluate repair inquiries and decide if they must be sent to a repair company. He must ensure that the drivers or himself keep the application up to date.

Key responsibilities

• Assign loads to drivers in Trinium, ensuring accurate allocation based on availability and capacity. Assisting them with over daily operational challenges over the call.
• Generate the Dispatch Report, consolidating the drayage planning for the next business day using data from Trinium, along with information from client reports, port appointments, and assigned drivers.
• Schedule pickup and drop-off appointments for containers at the port, through the terminal’s website.
• Conduct thorough investigations regarding the loads drivers have completed at the end of the current day and those they will begin the following day.
• Track and monitor loads to be exported and those already picked up, ensuring timely movement.
• Evaluate driver availability and assign them to loads they are capable of transporting.
• Maintain clear communication with the client’s teams in the event of drayage issues or when requesting relevant information for appointment scheduling.
• Schedule appointments at the customer’s warehouse when needed.

Required experience & skills

• Excellent communication skills (English) – Fluent Oral & Written
• Graduate, ideally Finance and Accounting
• Willing to work in full night shifts
• Should carry 3-5 years of min experience in Shipping & logistics industry
• Prior experience with documentation review, data entry, reporting, Landside execution will be an advantage
• Should be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications Graduate of any bachelor's degree. Fluent in English with good communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Impact : Be part of a team that directly contributes to global operations.
• Opportunity : Unlock professional and personal growth through diverse career pathways.
• Innovation : Work with a team that embraces technology and continuous improvement.
• Global Exposure : Collaborate across geographies and cultures.
• Work-Life Balance : Flexible working arrangements to support your well-being

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Experience Level Mid Level