Landside Surcharge Specialist

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600116, Alandur, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Processes and maintains landside surcharge filings for truck, rail, and other transport movements. Ensures accurate pricing, regulatory compliance, documentation, audit trails, and error resolution within AFLS. Supports reporting, analysis, stakeholder queries, process improvement, and collaboration with revenue management and adjacent teams. Requires strong commercial shipping knowledge, analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency, and flexibility for rotational shifts and weekends.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

Key responsibilities

  • Process and maintain landside surcharges related to shipments and modes of transport (MOT), including truck, rail, and all SD movements.

  • Accurate and timely execution of surcharge filings in AFLS in compliance with FMC and other government regulations.

  • Identify discrepancies in surcharge filings or application and raise correction requests.

  • Support timely filings by ensuring all applicable surcharges are captured correctly.

  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all surcharge-related entries.

  • Respond to queries related to landside surcharges and provide resolution support.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, tariff rules, and SOP guidelines.

  • Assist in reducing duplicate entries or incorrect surcharge applications.

  • Provide ad-hoc support for operational requirements and generate reports as needed to support analysis, tracking, and decision-making.

  • Drive joint initiatives between GSC and Revenue management (ROM/CPM/ROP/IPM) which should help to achieve organization goals and to build a good rapport.

  • Understand Customer’s requirement and focus on customer/revenue outcome.

  • High attention to quality - 100% is mandatory.

  • Identify and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Timely reporting to Process Manager on day-to-day team performance and issues

  • Flexible to do rotational shifts and weekends.

 

 

Shift - 12 PM-9 PM (Can be rotational basis business needs)

 

Required qualification, experience & skills

  • Graduate in any discipline

  • Good in communication, process improvement, analytics & convincing skills

  • Minimum experience of 3 years in this portfolio

  • Ability to work under pressure - with high sense of urgency.

  • Detail oriented - ability to perform processes as per pre-defined design.

  • Good presentation and Microsoft excel skills.

  • Should be able to analyse / foresee challenges.

  • General awareness of the practical side of Commercial processes in shipping industry

  • Expert in understanding short term & Long-term business.

  • Understand the E2E business along with the required pricing systems.

  • Understanding of price calculations, surcharge applications, additional costs & booking requirements

  • Should be able to explain clearly to all stakeholders on exceptions & also if a different approach needs to be taken for route, pricings, etc.

  • Proficient in accessing AFLS modules since most of the pricing related activities happens in AFLS application.

  • Understand the SPOT business/logics and contract products to handle the business more efficiently.

  • Knowledge of PMA & ML.com is an advantage.

  • Knowledge in Upstream and Downstream processes is preferable to collaborate things in a better way

  • Should be prolific in error resolution and ability to suggest better solutions.

  • Exposure of data analytics tools like SAPBI, Dataiku, Databricks, etc. is preferable.

  • Should have proven experience in successfully executing Global transitions, ensuring effective Governance and seamless execution of the project.

  • Adherence to timelines proposed or agreed with stakeholders.

  • Partner with neighbouring processes (Upstream & Downstream)/stakeholders and obtain buy-in for complex and strategic initiatives.

  • Willing to learn and adapt to new challenges.

  • Should be prolific in all Microsoft packages like Excel, PowerPoint, MS word, etc.

 

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.

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.

 

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing  [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Graduate degree in any discipline
  • At least 3 years of experience in landside surcharge, pricing, commercial shipping, or a related portfolio
  • Strong communication, process improvement, analytical, presentation, and influencing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure with a strong sense of urgency
  • High attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes
  • Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
  • Understanding of commercial processes in the shipping industry
  • Knowledge of price calculations, surcharge applications, additional costs, and booking requirements
  • Understanding of end-to-end business processes and pricing systems
  • Proficiency in AFLS modules
  • Knowledge of SPOT business logic and contract products
  • Ability to resolve errors and recommend process improvements
  • Experience executing global transitions and supporting governance and project execution
  • Willingness to work rotational shifts and weekends
  • Knowledge of PMA and ML.com
  • Exposure to SAPBI, Dataiku, Databricks, or similar data analytics tools
  • Knowledge of upstream and downstream processes
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The Company
HQ: Copenhagen
58,338 Employees

What We Do

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.

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