Transportation Analyst

Abbott; Belgique; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Machelen, Belgium is seeking a Transportation Analyst to turn data into insights that drive transportation performance and cost efficiency across our European distribution network.

You will build Power BI dashboards, analyze spend, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize reporting, carrier performance, and processes. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous improvement within a complex logistics network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Analytics)
• 1–2 years of analytical experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience building and maintaining Power BI reports/dashboards
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills
• Nice-to-have: SAP or ERP systems experience
• Nice-to-have: TMS or transportation/logistics domain knowledge
• Nice-to-have: Dutch language skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools
• Create and optimize Power BI dashboards to provide actionable insights
• Monitor transportation spend and support freight budget planning
• Evaluate carrier and supplier performance against targets
• Perform data-driven simulations for new transportation scenarios
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, service and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve transportation processes and performance

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business / Engineering / Analytics

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

TMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Transportation Analyst

Are you an analytical professional who enjoys turning data into insights and driving business decisions? Do you have experience with reporting, dashboards, and transportation or supply chain operations? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Transportation Analyst to join our Transport & Logistics team at our European Distribution Center in Machelen. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing transportation performance, supporting strategic decisions through data analysis, and identifying opportunities to improve service levels and cost efficiency.

Location: Machelen, Belgium

What You'll Do

• Analyze transportation data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to support decision-making
• Create and optimize Power BI dashboards to provide actionable business insights
• Monitor transportation spend and support freight budget planning and follow-up
• Evaluate carrier and supplier performance against service and cost targets
• Perform data-driven simulations and analyses for new transportation scenarios and vendors
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, service, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve transportation processes and performance

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an analytical role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience building and maintaining reports and dashboards in Power BI
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems
• Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution environments
• Knowledge of transportation pricing, freight operations, parcel, or air freight
• Experience with TMS solutions
• Knowledge of Business Objects, Power Query, Microsoft Automate, or similar reporting tools
• Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement
• Dutch language skills

Who You Are

• A data-driven and curious professional who enjoys digging into data
• Comfortable working with large datasets and translating findings into recommendations
• A collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to drive improvements
• Able to balance analytical thinking with practical business needs

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on transportation performance across a complex European distribution network. You'll work closely with logistics stakeholders, influence key business decisions, and help drive operational excellence through analytics and continuous improvement.

Sounds interesting?

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain

DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION: Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable