Specialist LnS Disputes
Job Summary
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 whats possiblesetting 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 100000 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. Lets 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.
- 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.
- Bachelors 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 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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About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries