Ocean Surcharge Specialist
Core
Manage ocean freight surcharges, pricing, and tariffs across global logistics operations to ensure accurate rates and compliance.
Role type
Ocean Surcharge Specialist
Builds
Pricing and tariff management systems
Domain
Global shipping and logistics
Required skills
Ocean freight pricing, tariff management, data analysis, stakeholder management, process improvement, error resolution, contract filing, rate maintenance, governance compliance, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
SAPBI, Dataiku, Databricks, AFLS modules, SPOT business logic, PMA, ML.com, Upstream/Downstream processes
Technologies
AFLS, SAPBI, Dataiku, Databricks, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word
Responsibilities
Manage creation, maintenance, and implementation of ocean freight surcharges in pricing systems; Validate surcharge requests against governance and commercial policies; Perform quality checks and audits for data accuracy; Coordinate with Trade Management, Product, Sales, and Operations for surcharge implementation; Monitor surcharge effective dates and amendments; Investigate and resolve surcharge discrepancies and customer queries; Generate and analyze operational reports and performance metrics; Support internal and external audits with compliance documentation; Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency in surcharge implementation; Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives; Ensure rate availability and accuracy for all demand corridors; Standardize processes to add business value; Identify non-compliance and work with stakeholders to fix issues.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level