Lead Logistics Error Handling Specialist

Maersk GSC (India) P.L.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact on accounting

Career growth

Innovation culture

Global exposure

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Maersk in Chennai is seeking a Lead Logistics professional to ensure smooth execution of lead logistics operations, monitoring workflows and resolving system errors. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements and maintain strict SLA adherence.

The role involves RCA, automation opportunities, testing support, and governance compliance to continuously optimize our logistics platform landscape. Suitable candidates combine ERP experience with strong analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, IT, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Lead Logistics, Customer Delivery, Shared Services, or Operational Error Management.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and Supply Chain platforms such as SAP, FACT, SCP, MODS, Athena, or similar enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management, Lead Logistics processes, Sales Order and Purchase Order lifecycles, workflow management, and exception handling.
• Working knowledge of IDOC processing, integration error management, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and data analysis, with the ability to derive actionable business insights.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple activities in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Business, Technology, Product, and Customer Experience teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality results while meeting SLA targets, maintaining process accuracy, and driving operational excellence through automation and standardization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve operational exceptions across Lead Logistics platforms to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Investigate and resolve IDOC, Auto PO, SO, PO, Supplier Invoice, and workflow‑related issues within defined service levels.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurring operational and system errors.
• Collaborate with Business, Technology, Product, Customer Experience, and cross‑functional teams to resolve operational issues and drive process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, internal controls, customer‑specific requirements, and governance standards.
• Manage assigned operational queues while maintaining productivity targets, SLAs, and quality standards.
• Support testing, deployment, stabilization, and transition activities for new system enhancements, business transformations, customer onboarding, and country migrations.
• Identify automation, standardization, and process optimization opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
• Provide operational guidance, knowledge sharing, and SME support to enhance team capability and ensure consistent execution.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and analytical insights on error trends, risks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Drive compliance with quality, audit, risk, and governance requirements while ensuring documentation and process adherence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Tools

SAP

FACT

SCP

MODS

Athena

Job description

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.

Purpose of the Role

The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of Lead Logistics operations by monitoring and resolving operational exceptions, system-generated errors, and workflow issues across supply chain platforms. The role partners with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive operational excellence, improve process efficiency, maintain compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), and support continuous improvement through automation and standardization initiatives. You will be Responsible for:

• Monitoring operational exceptions, system-generated errors, and workflow queues across Lead Logistics platforms to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Investigating and resolving IDOC, Auto Purchase Order (Auto PO), Sales Order, Purchase Order, Supplier Invoice, and workflow‑related issues within defined service levels.
• Performing root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurring operational and system errors.
• Collaborating with Business, Technology, Product, Customer Experience, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve operational issues and drive process improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to operational standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal controls, customer‑specific requirements, and governance standards.
• Managing assigned operational queues while maintaining productivity targets, service level agreements (SLAs), and quality standards.
• Supporting testing, deployment, stabilization, and transition activities for new system enhancements, business transformations, customer onboarding, and country migrations.
• Identifying automation, standardization, and process optimization opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
• Providing operational guidance, knowledge sharing, and subject matter expertise to support team capability and consistent process execution.
• Preparing operational reports, dashboards, and analytical insights on error trends, operational risks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Driving compliance with quality, audit, risk, and governance requirements while ensuring accurate documentation and process adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Lead Logistics, Customer Delivery, Shared Services, or Operational Error Management.
• Hands‑on experience working with ERP and Supply Chain platforms such as SAP, FACT, SCP, MODS, Athena, or similar enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management, Lead Logistics processes, Sales Order and Purchase Order lifecycles, workflow management, and exception handling.
• Working knowledge of IDOC processing, integration error management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting, and data analysis, with the ability to derive actionable business insights.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple activities in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Business, Technology, Product, and Customer Experience teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality results while meeting SLA targets, maintaining process accuracy, and driving operational excellence through automation and standardization initiatives.

What We Offer

• Impact: Be part of a team that directly contributes to global accounting.
• 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.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end‑to‑end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end‑to‑end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.