Rate Maintenance Specialist

Maersk GSC (India) P.L.; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact on global operations

Professional growth opportunities

Innovation culture

Global exposure

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Maersk in Chennai is seeking a Rate Maintenance Specialist to process, validate, and file Ocean freight charges. You will support pricing queries and ensure timely updates to the billing system.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain accuracy and smooth operations. Role requires experience with MS Office and Excel, attention to detail, and flexibility to rotate shifts, including night shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience range: Less than 2 years to 5 years, with MS Office Excel and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Process Ocean freight filings accurately and timely.
• Validate charges and respond to pricing queries.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support billing and operations.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all filings.
• Provide ad-hoc operational support and generate reports.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Tools

Office suite

Job description

Job Description

The rate maintenance specialist is responsible for accurately processing, validating, and filing Ocean freight and use problem solving skills to assist pricing related queries. The role ensures correct application of charges, timely system updates, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to support smooth billing and operational accuracy. 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 rate maintenance specialist is responsible for accurately processing, validating, and filing Ocean freight and use problem solving skills to assist pricing related queries. The role ensures correct application of charges, timely system updates, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to support smooth billing and operational accuracy.

You will be Responsible for: Initiating and maintaining Ocean Freight activities related to shipments across transport modes (CY, CFS, and occasionally SD). Executing Ocean Freight filings in AFLS accurately and timely, in compliance with FMC and other government regulations. Identifying discrepancies in Ocean Freight filings or applications and raising correction requests. Supporting timely filings by understanding the requirements of Pricing Managers. Maintaining proper documentation and audit trails for all Ocean Freight filings. Responding to queries related to Ocean Freight filings and providing resolution support. Ensuring compliance with company policies and SOP guidelines. Providing ad‑hoc operational support and generating reports to support analysis, tracking, and decision‑making. Driving joint initiatives between GSC and Revenue Management (ROM/CPM/ROP/IPM) to achieve organizational goals and build strong rapport. Understanding customer requirements and focusing on customer/revenue outcomes. Maintaining high attention to quality — 100% accuracy is mandatory. Identifying and prioritizing tasks effectively. Reporting to the Process Manager on day‑to‑day team performance and issues. Adapting to rotational shifts, including night shifts and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

Less than 2 years to 5 years Good & MS Office application Excel Communication.

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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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.