Business Engineer

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin's sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

BUSINESS ENGINEER

About the department

Daikin Europe N.V. is the leading provider of innovative climate control solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Within our Spare Parts Customer Service and Logistics department, we are committed to delivering operational excellence and customer satisfaction through efficient, high-quality spare parts services. Our team plays a critical role in supporting the lifecycle of our products by ensuring timely, accurate, and value-driven spare parts operations across the region.

Your role

We are looking for a Business Engineer to join our team in Daikin's European Headquarters in Ostend. This role offers a multi-faceted, international environment where you'll collaborate closely with affiliates across EMEA to support and shape our service strategy.

• Monitor and report on sales performance KPI's, including revenue and gross margin.
• Analyze gross margin performance and deliver actionable insights using data analysis and reporting tools.
• Own and optimize the full pricing lifecycle – from strategy to execution.
• Develop smarter pricing logic based on supplier costs, transport fees, and competitive benchmarks.
• Automate manual pricing processes and reporting workflows.
• Improve master data quality and streamline price creation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and affiliates to harmonize pricing policies and drive centralization including strategic shift to value based pricing.

As such, this position is ideal for someone who combines analytical skills with a data-driven mindset and thrives in a role that transforms pricing operations, improves gross margins, and drives strategic initiatives across the EMEA region.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Proactive, independent and communicative, while thriving in team environments.
• Experience in data analysis is a plus. Both young graduates and experienced professionals are welcome.
• Strong skills or willing to grow in Power BI, Excel (advanced), and Python or similar scripting tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Spoken language: English is required. Any other European language is a plus.

What We Offer

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of spare parts pricing by combining analytical expertise, automation skills, and business insights:

• A strategic role with measurable impact on profitability.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• Opportunities to lead initiatives that enhance operational excellence and pricing performance.

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.