Supply Chain Analyst (Transportation & Logistics)

Marel; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and opportunities for growth

Inclusive team culture

Collaboration across global teams

Job summary

Marel in Eindhoven, Netherlands is looking for a Supply Chain Analyst for their Global Logistics & Warehousing team. This role focuses on transforming data into insights, optimizing logistics processes, and developing dashboards in PowerBI.

The ideal candidate should have experience in business analysis within supply chain, strong data analytics skills, and effective communication. Education in Industrial Engineering or similar fields preferred. Join us to contribute to smarter food production.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business analysis focusing on supply chain.
• Strong data analytics skills with measurable results.
• High-level understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting and analytical requirements.
• Design and maintain dashboards in PowerBI.
• Analyse logistics performance and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Business analysis focusing on supply chain

Data analytics skills using Excel, SQL, and BI tools

Communication and presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Job description

We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst (Transportation & Logistics) based in Boxmeer or Eindhoven, Netherlands to join our Global Logistics & Warehousing team. In this role, you will turn data into meaningful insights and help shape reliable, efficient, and sustainable logistics processes across our global footprint.

You will develop tools and processes that strengthen logistics across the end-to-end supply chain. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Logistics, Warehousing and Trade Compliance to transform data into actionable insights, optimize processes and enable smarter decision making across our network. You will also be an active part of logistics tender activities across all modes of transport and subsequently maintain and develop freight calculators.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and Global Logistics Warehousing management to define reporting and analytical requirements.
• Translate business needs into data and system specifications, working closely with IT to ensure structure and data availability.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards in PowerBI, ensuring insights remain relevant and user-friendly.
• Analyse logistics performance and turn data into clear, actionable business insights, including recommendations for improvement.
• Support process optimization through deep-dive analyses, continuous KPI improvement, and best-practice documentation.
• Contribute to logistics tender activities, including data validation, cost modeling, and transit time analysis across all transport modes.

What you bring

Must-haves

• Proven experience in business analysis focusing on supply chain, from requirements gathering and process mapping to gap analysis.
• Solid data analytics and reporting skills using Excel, SQL and BI tools.
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset with measurable results.
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate numbers into clear business stories.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented, yet able to connect the dots and see the bigger picture in a dynamic environment.
• High-level understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Business Economics or a related field.
• Strong English skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

• Experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PowerBI and TMS.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and knowledge of logistics tendering or freight cost drivers.
• Cultural awareness and strong facilitation/workshop skills.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a comparable job.

About JBT Marel

• We are committed to our employees and provide development and opportunities to help you be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
• We foster a genuine inclusive team culture and collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development, ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to support your growth.

Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.