Assistant Supply Chain Manager (Contractual)

Maersk

5 - 10 years

Mumbai

Posted: 16/01/2025

Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

In Maersk Procurement, which currently operates out of 6 locations globally, we believe in an environment that focuses on individual talent, skills and interests. We strive to be best in class by utilizing our access to knowledge accumulated in 100+ Maersk countries.

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team of professionals in Marine Supply Chain & Category Management in Mumbai, on a fixed term contract. This will be an opportunity to work with a team of procurement professionals where you will build an extensive understanding of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group through cooperation and interaction with stakeholders and offices around the world. We will provide you with a solid platform and an opportunity for a strong career growth within Maersk where we share a common vision - “Every dollar spent is spent professionally”.

Who are we looking for

•At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

•Our employees represent a wide range of educational backgrounds, work experience and nationalities - most important to us is your personal skills. You must thrive in a fast paced, fast changing and dynamic environment and be a true team player with strong analytical abilities and interpersonal, and communication skills. The ideal candidate would look like the below:

•Holds a bachelor’s degree at minimum with a procurement background. Experience from Shipping/O&G would be an added plus

•Relevant work experience ranging between 3 – 5 years from a reputed organization focused towards Supply Chain

•Understands stakeholder management and can build rapport even in challenging situations

•Excellent communication skills

•Customer focus and service mind set

•Preferred a broad knowledge on non- purchasing and logistics subjects, e.g. technical insight, vessel operations, customs rules and regulations in the countries which our vessels trade

•Agile behaviour while handling numerous tasks within limited timeframes in a structured manner with an eye for the detail level necessary

Key responsibilities

- Design and align supply chain + category strategy with procurement counterparts

- Design, implement and maintain a logistics network and shipment frequency for a specified geographical area, ensuring timely forwarding of spares to designated vessels

- Performance management of 3rd party logistics provider (3PL)

- Supplier Performance Management (SPM), ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods to warehouse

- Prepare, conduct and follow-up on weekly meetings with Category Managers for respective categories

- Monitor fleet performance data and develop improvement / action plans. Attend meetings with stakeholders to address the same

- Follow Procure to Pay process (PTP) for timely payments to vendors and handle invoices with discrepancies.

- Stakeholder management across technical organizations, different category teams, 3PL partners etc.

- Handle logistics planning and arrangements involving interactions with the 3rd party logistics provider (3PL) & customs house agents (CHAs).

- Ensure optimum utilization of vessel budgets.

- Ability to drive process optimization and SOP creation

- Ensure stakeholders comply with SOPs, contract terms and conditions, and international regulations.

- Always Follow the Maersk’s carbon neutral initiative to minimize the carbon emission in our supply chains.

- Must have the sense of urgency to address all pressing matters with key stakeholders.

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.

About Company

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.

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