Multi Carrier Landside Specialist

Maersk; Chennai; On-site; INR 391,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact

Opportunity for growth

Innovation

Global Exposure

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Maersk in Chennai, India, invites applications for a Dispatcher's role within our logistics operations. You will assign loads to drivers, track shipments, schedule port pickups, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure on-time drayage.

We value clear English communication, night shift readiness, and 3–5 years in shipping/logistics. Graduate applicants with MS Office skills are encouraged to apply, embracing a collaborative, global work culture.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication (oral and written).
• Graduate with a degree in a related field.
• Willing to work night shifts.
• 3–5 years in shipping & logistics preferred.
• Experience with documentation review, data entry, reporting is a plus.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assign loads to drivers in Trinium or equivalent system with accurate allocation.
• Generate the Dispatch Report for drayage planning for the next business day.
• Schedule pickup/drop-off appointments for containers at the port or warehouse.
• Investigate loads completed today and those for tomorrow.
• Track and monitor loads to ensure timely movement and status updates.
• Assess driver availability and assign feasible loads.
• Maintain clear client communication for drayage issues and scheduling.
• Coordinate appointments at the customer’s warehouse when needed.

Skills

English Proficiency

Graduate

Night Shift

Shipping & Logistics

Docs/Data entry

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.
  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
  a)Assign loads to drivers in Trinium, ensuring accurate allocation based on availability and capacity. Assisting them with over daily operational challenges over the call.
  b)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.
  c)Schedule pickup and drop-off appointments for containers at the port, through the terminal's website.
  d)Conduct thorough investigations regarding the loads drivers have completed at the end of the current day and those they will begin the following day.
  e)Track and monitor loads to be exported and those already picked up, ensuring timely movement.
  f)Evaluate driver availability and assign them to loads they are capable of transporting.
  g)Maintain clear communication with the client’s teams in the event of drayage issues or when requesting relevant information for appointment scheduling.
  h)Schedule appointments at the customer’s warehouse when needed.
  Required experience & skills
  1. Excellent communication skills (English) – Fluent Oral & Written
  2.Graduate, ideally Finance and Accounting
  3.Willing to work in full night shifts
  4.Should carry 3-5 years of min experience in Shipping & logistics industry
  5.Prior experience with documentation review, data entry, reporting, Landside execution will be an advantage
  6.Should be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  7.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

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.

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