Specialist - LnS Disputes

APM Terminals; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,616,000 - 9,452,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Work-life balance with flexible work

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a SCM Disputes Specialist to manage end-to-end dispute resolution, analyze customer disputes, and coordinate with Front Office, FinOps, Procurement and other teams. You will investigate shipment history, perform reconciliations, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely closure and accurate system updates.

The role requires strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, and ownership mindset to drive disputes through resolution while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Experience in Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Supply Chain Operations preferred.
• Customer-focused approach with ability to drive dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Ownership mindset to manage issues through closure.
• Data-driven decision making with supporting information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end SCM dispute resolution process within defined timelines.
• Analyze disputes against targets and determine root causes.
• Investigate shipment history and system data to build case background.
• Evaluate disputes and decide on acceptance, clarification or rejection.
• Coordinate with Front Office, FinOps, Procurement and other stakeholders.
• Process amendments in core systems for accepted disputes and updates.
• Handle cost checks, PO amendments, and financial adjustments.
• Communicate with customers to clarify requirements and resolve disputes.
• Identify root causes and document actions and final resolutions.
• Close feedback with process owners and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform reconciliations and address discrepancies in interfaces and transactions.
• Apply corrective actions and coordinate with teams to fix issues.
• Ensure adherence to controls, SOPs and quality standards throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data-driven

Ownership mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Supply Chain/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

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 SCM Disputes Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end dispute resolution process, from analyzing customer disputes and investigating shipment history to coordinating with internal stakeholders and ensuring timely closure. The role requires a strong understanding of the relationship between revenue (Sales Orders) and costs (Purchase Orders), along with the ability to identify root causes, perform reconciliations, process system amendments, and implement corrective actions. The role will work closely with Customers, Front Office, FinOps, Procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure disputes are resolved efficiently, accurately, and in line with established processes, controls, and SOPs.

You will be responsible for

• Managing the end-to-end SCM dispute resolution process, ensuring cases are investigated and resolved within defined timelines.
• Analyzing disputes received against allocated targets and understanding the reason and nature of each customer dispute.
• Investigating upstream processes and reviewing shipment, transaction, and system history to establish the complete background of disputed cases.
• Evaluating dispute cases and determining whether to accept, clarify, or reject them based on available data and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating with Front Office, FinOps, Procurement, and other relevant stakeholders to drive timely and effective dispute resolution.
• Processing required amendments in core systems for accepted disputes, ensuring accurate and complete transactional updates.
• Managing cost checks, Purchase Order amendments, and related financial adjustments as required.
• Communicating with customers to understand their requirements, provide appropriate clarifications, and ensure timely resolution of disputes.
• Identifying the root cause of disputes and documenting the reasons, actions taken, and final resolution accurately.
• Closing the feedback loop with the responsible process or error owner and supporting corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
• Performing necessary reconciliations and identifying discrepancies related to system interfaces, transactions, or upstream processes.
• Applying corrective actions and coordinating with relevant teams to resolve system and process-related issues.
• Ensuring adherence to established controls, SOPs, process guidelines, and quality standards throughout the dispute lifecycle.
• Monitoring assigned targets, KPIs, and performance parameters and providing timely updates on progress and exceptions.
• Handling ad-hoc customer requirements and exceptions with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and process compliance.
• Taking ownership of assigned disputes from initiation through closure and ensuring timely resolution with minimal delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to understand customer requirements and drive effective dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, interpret data, and identify root causes.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage issues and drive them through to closure.
• Data-driven approach with the ability to use data and supporting information for effective decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of SAP and MS Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and digital platforms.
• Good understanding of end-to-end processes and the ability to identify dependencies and impacts across upstream and downstream activities.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on complete, accurate, and error-free documentation.
• Process-oriented mindset with the ability to follow established SOPs, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases and work with a strong sense of urgency to meet defined timelines and targets.
• Adaptability to changing processes, SOPs, systems, and business requirements while maintaining operational quality.

What We Offer:

• Impact: Be part of a team that directly contributes to global accounting.
• 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 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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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.