[Hiring] Data Analyst @GATX Rail Europe

Role Description

The role provides analytical support and recommendations across our Europe-wide maintenance network, with a clear focus on improving service performance and cost efficiency.

As part of a newly established Workshop Management structure, this role offers the opportunity to help shape reporting standards, analytical processes and performance transparency across the maintenance network.

In this role, you will deliver data-driven insights and decision support for freight wagon maintenance activities, helping to enhance service quality, cost transparency, and operational excellence across the network. By combining strong analytical expertise with a deep understanding of maintenance processes, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance performance and data foundations within Workshop Management.

Your main responsibilities:

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, performance gaps, cost drivers and optimization opportunities.
• Design, develop and maintain KPI reports, dashboards and reporting solutions to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Act as a trusted analytical partner by providing insights, recommendations and improvement ideas to support maintenance planning and operational decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial monitoring activities through data analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting standards, data quality and analytical processes, helping to build a robust reporting environment for the function.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Workshop Management, Operational Controlling and senior leadership, as well as with external partners including workshops and service providers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Participate in projects related to reporting, analytics and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field.
• Several years of experience in reporting, analytics, controlling, operations, logistics or maintenance environments.
• Strong analytical mindset combined with a proactive, solution-oriented approach and the ability to work independently.
• Advanced Power BI skills, including dashboard development and data visualization, combined with solid experience working with Excel and SQL.
• Ability to explain findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to improving reporting and data quality within own area.
• Fluent English; German would be considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Attractive and well-equipped workplace in the heart of the city center.
• Interesting job where you can meet diversified challenges and tasks every day.
• International working environment, shaped by teamwork and a great atmosphere.
• Appropriate remuneration and social benefits of a modern company.
• Flexible working time including home office model.
• Close cooperation and exchange of experience with other skilled teams within the GATX group.
• Opportunity for professional development with a wide range of trainings.