Country Manager Benelux - Maersk Contract Logistics (MCL)

efficiency improvements, ensures staff performance and drives the

business strategy in the country.

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has 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.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let’s sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a multinational, Global 500 company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with colleagues internationally, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. We provide support for you to shape your own career by achieving expertise and learning on the job.

• Work in a highly international environment with exposure to regional and global leadership
• Opportunity to lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives at country level
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration to drive commercial growth and customer solutions
• Influence operational excellence and performance across a complex logistics network

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the country P&L, delivering on revenue, margin, and cost targets
• Define and execute the country strategy aligned with regional and global objectives
• Oversee all warehousing, cold store, and distribution centre operations across Benelux
• Drive operational performance across key KPIs including productivity, service levels, and inventory accuracy
• Lead commercial growth initiatives, including market expansion, customer acquisition, and retention
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Lead, develop, and inspire the country leadership team to deliver a high-performance culture

What We Are Looking For:

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset - curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.

• Demonstrated experience owning and managing full P&L in a logistics, supply chain, or contract logistics environment

• Strong leadership experience managing large, multi-site operations and senior leadership teams

• Solid commercial acumen with experience in business development, contract negotiations, and customer engagement

• Deep understanding of warehousing, distribution, and operational excellence principles

• Proven ability to lead transformation, change initiatives, and drive performance improvements in complex organisations

Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of global logistics while leading impactful operations across the Benelux region.

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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