Multi carrier - Landside Specialist - US Shift

A.P. Moller Maersk; Chennai District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Chennai is seeking a Multi carrier - Landside Specialist to manage dispatch operations between drivers, the terminal, and external partners. You will allocate loads in Trinium, schedule container pickups, and provide driver support in a fast-paced, logistics-driven setting.

The role requires night shifts, strong English communication, 3–5 years in shipping and logistics, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication required for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Graduate degree in Finance and Accounting or related field.
• Willing to work in full night shifts.
• 3–5 years of experience in shipping and logistics.
• Experience with documentation review, data entry and reporting.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assign loads to drivers in Trinium, ensuring accurate allocation based on availability and capacity.
• Generate the Dispatch Report, consolidating the drayage planning for the next business day using data from Trinium, client reports, port appointments, and drivers.
• Schedule pickup and drop-off appointments for containers at the port, through the terminal website.
• Conduct investigations regarding loads completed today and those scheduled for tomorrow.
• Track and monitor loads to be exported and those already picked up for timely movement.
• Evaluate driver availability and assign them to appropriate loads.
• Maintain clear communication with client teams regarding drayage issues and scheduling.
• Schedule appointments at the customer’s warehouse when needed.

Skills

English fluency

Night shift work

Graduate (Finance & Accounting)

Shipping & logistics experience

Documentation review

Stakeholder communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Multi carrier - Landside Specialist

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

We offer

Multi carrier - Landside Specialist role is great for an individual who thrives within a fast paced, performance driven environment. With an exposure to internal and external stakeholders, you will be part of a talented, diverse team where your voice and ideas will be heard, and you can really make a difference.

This role will provide constant challenge, and the scope to learn in an open and friendly atmosphere. It is an opportunity to join a company that values employees, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and personal development.

About the role:

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 clients 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.