Single Carrier Senior Specialist - Landside Operations

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Thane; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in India is seeking an experienced Landside Logistics Specialist to manage end-to-end shipment execution, planning, and delivery using SAP TMS. You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, and partners to ensure reliable service and accurate billing.

The role requires three years in logistics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office. You will work rotating shifts, contribute to process improvements, and help onboard new team members while driving cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in logistics, supply chain, or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in logistics or shipping
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with MS Office

Responsibilities

• End-to-end landside shipment execution using SAP TMS
• Plan, optimize, and proactively manage transport exceptions
• Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, customers, and partners
• Ensure data accuracy, cost validation, and timely order closure
• Track performance and provide KPI insights across ops and finances
• Lead process improvements and cross-functional projects
• Support offshoring initiatives and onboarding new members

Job description

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 programs
• 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

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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