Area Transport Manager - Central & Southeastern Europe

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.

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.

We Offer

This is a dynamic role within a global logistics leader, giving you the opportunity to make a direct impact on cross-border transportation operations. You’ll work across multiple countries, collaborating with regional and international stakeholders, while enjoying opportunities for professional growth. At Maersk, we foster a supportive, innovative, and high-performing environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.

About the role

Are you a motivated logistics professional looking to make an impact across multiple countries? As an Area Transport Manager at Maersk, you will oversee and optimize transportation activities across Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. This role focuses on developing new transport pipelines, enhancing carrier networks, and coordinating cross-border and domestic transport operations to meet our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand transportation pipelines across the assigned countries, focusing on both domestic and cross-border operations.

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new transport partners, ensuring capacity, service levels, and cost efficiency.

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day transportation activities across the area, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods.

• Optimize route planning, vehicle utilization, and scheduling to reduce transport costs and improve service levels.

• Collaborate closely with regional carriers and freight forwarders to maintain smooth operations in all markets.

• Ensure compliance with national and EU transport regulations and internal company standards.

• Support freight tenders, rate negotiations, and contract administration.

• Analyze transportation KPIs and carrier performance to identify and implement improvements.

• Serve as a key point of contact between the transportation function and internal stakeholders (warehousing, customer service, commercial).

• Escalate and resolve delivery issues, delays, or disruptions while maintaining customer satisfaction.

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting across all countries in the area.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Some experience in transportation coordination or logistics operations, preferably across multiple countries.

• Strong knowledge of the transport and logistics landscape in Central and Southeastern Europe.

• Experience in carrier sourcing, route optimization, and transport planning.

• Proficiency in Excel; experience with TMS (Transport Management Systems) is a plus.

• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken). Knowledge of local languages (Czech, Hungarian, Serbian, Croatian, or Slovenian) is an advantage.

• Ability to work independently across multiple countries and manage cross-border logistics complexity.

• Willingness to travel occasionally across the area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a 3PL, freight forwarding, or distribution/logistics environment.

• Knowledge of customs procedures and EU transport regulations.

• Familiarity with digital tools for tracking, freight analysis, or carrier performance management.

Join a global leader in logistics and shipping, where your work will directly impact our customers’ supply chains across multiple countries. At Maersk, we value innovation, collaboration, and delivering excellence every day.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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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