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As Supply Chain Engineer, you will build the performance fact base, uncover where lead time is lost and turn analysis into structural improvements that move the operation toward a 3-5 day internal lead-time North Star.\nPlease note: This is a fixed-term employment contract for 12 months.\nYour role:\nEstablishing the missing E2E inbound dashboard and KPI baseline, creating transparency on performance, lead time and process losses.\nMeasuring actual Goods Receipt and Pack Confirmation processing time versus waiting time within Rhenus.\nBuilding a fact base showing where lead-time losses, waiting, rework and process dependencies occur.\nPerforming structured root-cause and process analysis across the end-to-end flow.\nTranslating findings into concrete process improvements to simplify, stabilize and accelerate the flow.\nStrengthening material-control mechanisms and first-time-right order/material readiness.\nSupporting clear E2E ownership, Daily Management and escalation mechanisms across Philips, factories, transport and the 3PL flow.\nIdentifying causes of operational stagnation, including DG inspections, incorrect labelling, missing information and other process dependencies.\nCreating and maintaining a loading calendar to improve outbound planning, resource visibility and staffing alignment.\nYou're the right fit i f\nYou have at least 2 years of relevant experience in areas such as Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics, Operations, Physical Distribution\nYou have a min bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent.\nYou have strong analytical skills and a structured approach to process improvement.\nYou have hands-on knowledge of Philips supply chain and processes.\nYou have knowledge of supply chain, transport, logistics, operations or physical distribution.\nYou can establish E2E dashboards, KPIs and performance baselines, and turn data into action.\nYou have experience with structured root-cause analysis and cross-functional stakeholder management.\nYou collaborate effectively across Philips, factories, transport partners and a 3PL environment.\nCompensation & Benefits\nDoing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role is € 45,396.00 - € 75,660.00. We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations. This role is eligible for annual incentive, with your rewards linked to KPIs/company results. We’ll share the full approach with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision.\nBenefits include:\nHealth and well-being programs: to support you mentally and physically, allowing you to stay energized and be your best at work and beyond;\nCareer growth: access to a wide range of tools and resources to further your career, including a personal development budget, training and coaching;\nAnnual leave: 25 days with the option of purchasing up to 20 extra days per year;\nFinancial incentive: individual bonus based on personal performance and/or Philips' annual results;\nAdditional benefits: solid company pension scheme, attractive collective health insurance package and opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with a discount.\nHow we work together\nWe believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. 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