Outbound Transportation Analyst

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Deliver Job Sub Function: Transportation Services Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Imperia, Italy, Madrid, Spain, Prague, Czechia Job Description: About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent to join us as an Outbound Transportation Analyst in one of the following locations: Diegem, Belgium Madrid, Spain Pomezia , Italy Prague, Czechia Purpose: In this role, you will coordinate and optimize outbound transportation operations across assigned distribution centers, ensuring reliable, compliant, and cost-effective parcel transportation services. You will collaborate closely with transportation providers, distribution center operations, and supply chain partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer service performance. You will be responsible for: Coordinating Outbound Transportation (Parcel) operations for assigned Distribution Centers in collaboration with transportation providers and DC operations. Ensuring reliable day-to-day transportation execution with a focus on speed, quality, compliance, and customer service. Monitoring transportation performance and implementing corrective actions with carriers and supply chain partners when required. Leading Carrier Operational Performance Reviews to ensure service level achievement, drive corrective actions, and identify optimization opportunities. Owning and delivering standard shipping transaction processes for assigned DCs and transportation lanes, translating these into effective control plans. Identifying opportunities for business process harmonization and continuous improvement across transportation operations. Providing analytical and project management support for operational and financial improvement initiatives, including carrier changes, lane implementations, transportation mode shifts, and order profile optimization. Leading shipment complaint and claims management processes while driving systemic improvements to eliminate recurring defects and enhance transportation performance. Qualifications / Requirements: BSC Degree in Logistics/Transportation, Technology, or in a related field. 3-5 years experience. High attention to details combined with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks and organization skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Successful track record of developing and implementing projects and business solutions. Ability to work in a highly complex environment. Demonstrated capacity for continuous improvement and innovation in logistics/transportation processes. Lean certification is a plus. Capable of adapting & prioritizing responsibilities to provide flexibility IT literacy (good with Excel – other databases, such as Access, oracle is a plus) Business fluency in English and fluency in additional European languages is a plus. Preferred knowledge skills and qualities: Demonstrated experience in managing transportation operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to support and manage projects, particularly in transportation cost improvement and sustainability initiatives. Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., FPx) is beneficial. Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), enterprise resource planning (SAP, JDE) systems and Feight Audit solutions (e.g. Transportation). Understanding of current trends and regulations in the transportation and logistics industry, including sustainability practices. Experience from Medical Device industry Experience from working with Dangerous goods distribution Knowledge of custom rules and regulations Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and has experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity. At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time. Here’s what you can expect: Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role. Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have. Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step. Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these. Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA #LI-Hybrid Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Business Behavior, Coaching, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Digital Supply Chain Management, Distribution Management, Document Management, Issue Escalation, Order Management, Problem Solving, Safety-Oriented, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Security The anticipated base pay range for this position is: Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.