Single Carrier Senior Specialist - Landside Operations

APM Terminals; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a logistics professional for end-to-end landside shipment execution, planning and delivery oversight in a dynamic environment. You will drive data-driven insights, coordinate with internal teams and partners, and ensure timely, accurate order closure to support profitability.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years in logistics, strong analytical and communication skills, and hands-on knowledge of MS Office.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in logistics or shipping (external hires).
• Graduate or Post Graduate degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end landside shipment execution from planning to delivery and closure using SAP TMS Drive transport planning and optimisation.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders across internal teams, customers and partners for operational excellence.
• Ensure data accuracy, cost validation and timely order closure to support billing and profitability.
• Engage regional front office teams and drive operational improvements across processes.
• Track performance with KPIs, generate reports and insights across operations and finances.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations on cost, profitability and business trends.
• Lead process improvements and standardisation to increase efficiency and reduce friction.
• Support cross-functional projects and transformation programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate / Post Graduate

Tools

SAP TMS

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end landside shipment execution—from planning and booking to delivery and order closure—using SAP TMS Drive transport planning, optimisation, and proactive exception management to ensure reliable service delivery
• Manage vendor and stakeholder coordination across internal teams, customers, and partners to ensure operational excellence
• Ensure data accuracy, cost validation, and timely order closure to support billing and profitability
• Build strong engagement with regional front office teams and contribute to overall operational improvements
• Drive performance tracking, reporting, and KPI-based insights across operations and financials
• Translate data into actionable recommendations on cost, profitability, and business trends
• Lead process improvements and standardisation to enhance efficiency and reduce friction
• Support delivery of cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and deliver outcomes
• Support offshoring initiatives, product training and onboarding new members in the team

Accountabilities

• Ensure visibility and governance over operational and financial performance across the portfolio
• Drive data accuracy, insight quality, and timely reporting to support business decisions
• Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost optimisation, and process effectiveness
• Support successful execution of projects, system initiatives, and transformation programmes
• Enable stakeholder alignment and ensure delivery against agreed objectives
• Champion standardisation, compliance, and best practices across the Landside network

System and Process Knowledge

• Strong understanding of SAP Transportation Management System dispatch workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities (RCA, trend analysis, KPI interpretation)
• Ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
• Capability to analyze operational data, including review and reporting activities

Role Requirements

• Willingness to work rotational shifts including night shifts, adhere to a five-day in-office expectation
• Minimum of three years of experience in the logistics or shipping industry for external hires
• Strong attitude, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Qualification – Graduate / Post Graduate
• Hands on Knowledge of all MS Office Product

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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.