Full-Time
Operational Excellence Senior Specialist
Maersk
10,001+ employees
Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics
No salary listed
Hamburg, Germany
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- The candidate must have 7–10+ years of experience in Forwarding product segment management and operations, including Air, LCL, or FCL.
- The candidate must have demonstrated experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement, including A3, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, or Daily Management.
- The candidate must have a track record of delivering tangible operational improvements in logistics environments.
- The candidate must be able to connect data insights with real operational execution and behavior.
- The candidate must have proven experience applying structured project management methodologies such as Project Management Institute or PRINCE2.
- The candidate must be able to drive and embed change across multiple organizational levels.
- The candidate must have credibility with operations teams and be able to influence without authority in matrix organizations.
- The candidate must have strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and coaching capabilities.
- The candidate must be able to challenge constructively and drive accountability.
- Drive the deployment and localization of The Maersk Way across the Forwarding product segment.
- Implement and sustain regular performance management systems, including SQC boards, huddles, and key performance indicator routines.
- Ensure standardization of operational processes and performance governance routines.
- Provide advanced guidance on structured problem solving, including A3, Kaizen, Lean, and root cause analysis.
- Lead complex problem-solving on key performance gaps aligned with Area priorities.
- Facilitate Kaizen workshops, A3 problem solving, and Value Stream Mapping exercises.
- Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and anchor solutions in operational reality and system capabilities.
- Balance cost, service, and feasibility trade-offs to maximize business impact.
- Provide senior challenge, structure, and direction on high-impact initiatives.
- Coach frontline teams on The Maersk Way tools, including key performance indicator ownership and performance routines.
- Build Operational Excellence capability across the Forwarding product segment.
- Strengthen the continuous improvement culture in day-to-day operations.
- Support capability uplift and consistency in The Maersk Way application across the Area.
- Define and implement Forwarding product segment key performance indicator frameworks aligned to Area priorities.
- Establish data-driven governance and performance routines.
- Track and deliver measurable improvements tied to business outcomes.
- Act as a trusted advisor on performance gaps and corrective actions.
- Translate operational constraints and problems into data-driven improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Digital, Data, and Automation teams.
- Evaluate trade-offs between service, cost, and operational feasibility to prioritize the highest-impact initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement loops based on data insights.
Maersk is an integrated logistics provider that connects and simplifies customers’ supply chains through global shipping and end-to-end logistics services. Its offerings span ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, all coordinated with digital tools that give customers visibility and control over shipments. Unlike traditional shipping lines, Maersk positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner that integrates multiple modes of transport and services to create seamless, transparent supply chains. The company pursues a global reach—operating in 130 countries with more than 100,000 employees—to serve businesses of all sizes. Its goal is to make global trade smoother by delivering end-to-end logistics solutions that unify what moves by sea, land, and in between.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1904
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 loaded ocean volumes rose 9.3%, offsetting weaker freight rates.
- Maersk passed higher bunker costs to customers, preserving full-year EBITDA guidance.
- Singapore robotics and LF Logistics expansion deepen higher-margin contract logistics revenue.
What critics are saying
- Red Sea and Hormuz closures forced March 2026 route suspensions, disrupting bookings immediately.
- February 2026 layoffs cut 1,000 office jobs after freight rates sank, signaling margin pressure.
- Shipping overcapacity and new vessel deliveries threaten 2026 earnings if volume growth stalls.
What makes Maersk unique
- Gemini Cooperation hit 91.4% reliability in April-May 2026, leading global alliances.
- Maersk now combines ocean, warehousing, and customs tech across 130 countries.
- Altana product passports embed compliance into Maersk's 12-port trade network.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
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Maersk reported first-quarter EBITDA of $1.75 billion, down 35% year-on-year but meeting expectations. Revenue fell 2.6% to $13 billion, whilst loaded ocean volumes grew 9.3%. The Iran conflict, which began on 28 February, has driven bunker fuel prices from $600 to nearly $1,000 per metric tonne, adding approximately $500 million monthly to operating costs. Maersk has passed most costs to customers through contract renegotiations and higher spot rates, maintaining its full-year EBITDA guidance of $4.5–7 billion. CEO Vincent Clerc warned of risks ahead: higher shipping costs may dampen consumer spending, reducing cargo volumes just as new vessels enter service. Shares fell 7% as markets priced in these concerns.
Maersk reported a sharp decline in first-quarter profits, with net earnings falling to $100 million, approximately 12 times lower than the previous year. Revenue slipped 2.6% to just under $13 billion, whilst earnings per share dropped to $4 from $74 a year earlier. The Copenhagen-based shipping giant cited weaker freight rates in its Ocean division as the primary cause, though a 9.3% rise in volumes helped offset some losses. The company said the Middle East conflict, which began on 28 February 2026, has introduced fresh uncertainty, with traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remaining "at a near standstill". Despite the challenges, Maersk maintained its full-year guidance, expecting global container demand to grow 2% to 4% in 2026. The company's share price fell 4% on Nasdaq Copenhagen following the announcement.
Maersk and Altana have partnered to build the first digital trade network within a major global logistics infrastructure. The initiative integrates AI-powered trade compliance into Maersk's Gemini Cooperation, covering 12 key international ports that handle 70% of global trade. The partnership introduces "Product Passports" — product-level identity markers enabling pre-cleared goods to move through customs more efficiently. Altana's passport manager connects importers and logistics providers directly to customs authorities worldwide, functioning as "Global Entry for Goods". The system uses a federated data model allowing Maersk to share product passports with local customs authorities without reciprocal data sharing. Customs authorities can verify shipments against local regulations whilst Altana's AI provides compliance recommendations. The Gemini Cooperation, launched in February 2025 by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has achieved schedule performance exceeding 90% across East-West trade routes.
Hai Robotics and Maersk have launched a high-density robotic fulfilment centre in Singapore designed for fashion supply chains, capable of handling both retail distribution and e-commerce orders simultaneously. The facility, opened in February 2026, deploys storage robots operating across racks exceeding 10 metres in height, moving over 1,000 totes per hour. The system combines high-density storage with autonomous mobile robots to maintain throughput without congestion. Workstations can be dynamically reconfigured to switch between bulk retail shipments and individual e-commerce orders as demand shifts. The operation uses real-time data to optimise inventory placement, order sequencing and maintenance cycles. Integration with Maersk's warehouse systems was validated virtually before deployment, accelerating implementation whilst meeting fire safety requirements at the 10-metre operating height.