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Join Maersk as an Ocean Surcharge Specialist in Chennai, India. In this full-time role with a 5 days Work from Office arrangement, you will manage ocean freight surcharges, ensure pricing accuracy, and collaborate with global stakeholders to drive operational excellence in integrated logistics.

Requirements

  • Experience with pricing, contract, or tariff management systems
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • Strong understanding of Ocean Freight Pricing, Tariffs, and Surcharge Management
  • Knowledge of shipping and logistics industry processes
  • No specific degree requirement stated in the posting

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Advanced Excel: Analyze operational reports, dashboards, and performance metrics related to surcharge activities.
  • Pricing & Tariff Systems: Manage the creation, maintenance, and implementation of ocean freight surcharges in pricing systems like AFLS.
  • Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with Trade Management, Product, Sales, and Operations for surcharge implementation and issue resolution.
  • Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks and audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
  • Potential transition routes: People from pricing analyst, logistics coordination, or tariff management roles may bring strong data analysis and shipping industry skills, alongside meeting system and stakeholder management requirements.

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.

Job description:

  • Manage the creation, maintenance, and implementation of ocean freight surcharges in pricing and tariff management systems.

  • Ensure timely and accurate update of local, regional, and global surcharges in accordance with business requirements and market changes.

  • Validate surcharge requests against applicable governance, pricing guidelines, and commercial policies.

  • Perform quality checks and audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.

  • Coordinate with Trade Management, Product, Sales, Pricing, Operations, and other stakeholders for surcharge implementation and issue resolution.

  • Monitor surcharge effective dates, expiry dates, and amendments to ensure uninterrupted pricing accuracy.

  • Investigate and resolve surcharge-related discrepancies, customer queries, and system exceptions within agreed service levels.

  • Generate and analyse operational reports, dashboards, and performance metrics related to surcharge activities.

  • Participate in contract filing, tariff publishing, and rate maintenance activities where applicable.

  • Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.

  • Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and process compliance evidence.

  • Collaborate with global teams across regions to ensure consistency in surcharge implementation and adherence to governance standards.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects through root cause analysis, Lean methodologies, and best practice sharing.

  • Strong understanding of Ocean Freight Pricing, Tariffs, and Surcharge Management.

  • Knowledge of shipping and logistics industry processes.

  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

  • Experience with pricing, contract, or tariff management systems.

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.

  • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.

  • 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.

Note: Candidate Should be flexible for 5 days Work from Office.

  • 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 accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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Maersk

Ocean Surcharge Specialist

Chennai
On-site
  • 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.

  • Ensure rate availability for all corridors which is in demand

  • Ensure accurate rates at all times.

  • Continuously work on standardising to add values to business.

  • Identify non-compliance and work closely with the stakeholders to fix it to avoid legal & business impact.

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