Transportation Analyst Europe

Johnson Controls; Echt-Susteren; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

European role with impact

International collaboration

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Transportation Analyst Europe to optimize transport performance across European warehouses and manufacturing sites. The role focuses on data-driven improvements, KPI dashboards, and close collaboration with Logistics Procurement, Operations, and regional teams.

You will manage transportation data, develop insights, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to deliver cost efficiency and service quality across Europe.

Job description

Echt / Enschede, Netherlands

Shape the Future of European Transportation at Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we’re creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable environments around the world. Through innovative technology, connected solutions, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we help make buildings more intelligent, cities more connected, and industries more efficient.

As we continue to evolve our European supply chain network, we’re looking for a Transportation Analyst Europe to drive transportation performance, optimize logistics operations, and deliver impactful data-driven improvements across our warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

If you’re passionate about logistics analytics, continuous improvement, and turning complex transportation data into business results, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As Transportation Analyst Europe, you’ll play a pivotal role in improving transportation effectiveness, service performance, and cost efficiency across the region.

Transportation Optimization

• Analyze transportation and logistics data from multiple sources to identify optimization and cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor carrier performance and conduct root cause analysis to address service and operational issues.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance transportation performance.
• Act as an escalation point for operational transportation challenges.
• Support carrier onboarding activities, transportation compliance audits, and RFQ processes.
• Serve as the primary contact for our external freight audit and payment provider.

Data & Performance Management

• Develop, automate, and continuously improve transportation KPI dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Build insightful reports using Excel, Power BI, and Power Query.
• Track key transportation metrics and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Prepare and facilitate freight review meetings with internal customers and business partners.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Logistics Procurement teams to maximize transportation value and leverage regional spend.
• Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate with our Logistics Support Team in Chennai, India.
• Communicate project progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders across Europe.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation analysis, logistics, or supply chain
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Power BI
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Advanced Power Query skills
• Experience working with Freight Audit & Pay providers
• Experience in an international manufacturing or distribution environment

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you’ll make a measurable impact by:

• Optimizing transportation performance across European warehouses and manufacturing sites.
• Delivering sustainable cost and service improvements through data-driven recommendations.
• Developing high-quality KPI dashboards that support smarter decision-making.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that create operational excellence.
• Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and logistics providers.

Why Johnson Controls?

At Johnson Controls, you’ll join a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer

• A highly visible European role with significant business impact
• Opportunities to drive meaningful transformation initiatives
• International collaboration across diverse teams and functions
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Ready to Move Transportation Performance Forward?

Join Johnson Controls and help build a smarter, more efficient supply chain that supports our customers across Europe.

Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.