Logistics and Transportation Specialist at Philips

Best, North Brabant, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics, Transportation management, Supply chain operations, Warehouse operations, ERP systems, WMS, TMS, Data analysis, Excel, Problem-solving, Communication, Regulatory compliance, Continuous improvement, Inventory management, Stakeholder management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title Logistics and Transportation Specialist Job Description In this role, you have the opportunity to This role ensures the seamless flow of goods across our supply chain, enabling our company to deliver reliably, operate efficiently, and meet customer expectations at every step. You are responsible for Coordinate and optimize daily transportation and distribution operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Manage relationships with carriers, freight partners, and internal stakeholders to maintain smooth logistics flow. Monitor shipment tracking, resolve delays or issues, and ensure high service reliability. Oversee inventory movements between warehouses and distribution points, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Analyze logistics data and performance metrics to identify improvements and reduce costs. Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. You are a part of This role operates at the center of our logistics and transportation activities, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient operations. As an independent contributor supported by a small extended team, the culture is hands-on, agile, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Proven experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations, with understanding of supply chain processes. Strong technical skills in logistics systems (e.g., ERP/WMS/TMS) and proficiency in Excel/data analysis. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with a high level of ownership. Fluency in English (written and spoken); Dutch is a plus. Experience working in cross-functional or international environments. Knowledge of transportation regulations, compliance, or continuous improvement methodologies. How we work together This is primarily an on-site role, with regular presence required at operational locations and partner sites in Son en Breugel and Oostrum. Limited remote work is possible in line with company policies, depending on business needs. 4 Saturdays per year (around 3 hours each in the external warehouse) About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about our business. • Discover our rich and exciting history. • Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. #EOS #LI-EU At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. Know Your Rights

Responsibilities

Coordinate and optimize daily transportation and distribution operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Manage relationships with carriers and stakeholders while monitoring shipment tracking and inventory movements.