Transportation Management Specialist - Philips - Best

Job Title

Transportation Management Specialist - Philips - Best

Job Description

As a Transportation Management Specialist, you are at the heart of our global supply chain, ensuring products reach customers on time, in full, and at the right cost. You will coordinate international shipments, collaborate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders, and solve logistical challenges. From managing transport disruptions to driving continuous improvement initiatives, no two days are the same. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on operational performance while helping shape the future of the Site Best Logistics team through data-driven decision making and process optimisation.

Every shipment matters, and every challenge is a chance to improve how we move healthcare technology around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts regular assessments of transportation capacity and performance, identifying areas for optimization and implementing corrective actions to improve service levels, working under general supervision.
• Communicates shipment status, delays, and other transportation and distribution-related matters to internal teams and external partners in a timely and transparent manner, escalating issues for resolution as needed.
• Ensures the quality assurance of master data and transactional data throughout the entirety of his/her operational activities, maintaining a stringent adherence to established protocols and standards to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all created and updated records.
• Reviews and analyzes transportation data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, providing recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Interacts with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive transportation plans for both inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to established processes.
• Guides the execution of transportation plans, including tracking and monitoring shipments, coordinating with carriers and suppliers, and resolving any issues or delays that may arise.
• Monitors the documentation and reporting of transportation KPIs and performance metrics, providing insights to stakeholders and management for decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
• Provides guidance for logistics-related projects, including system implementations, process enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the logistics function.
• Interacts with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless integration of new transportation destinations and service providers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of transportation service providers, conducting due diligence and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effective and reliable transportation solutions.
• Guides team members on transportation processes, systems, and best practices, promoting knowledge sharing and skills development within the logistics team.

Minimum required Education

High School Diploma, Vocational Education/ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent.

Minimum required Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in areas as such as Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics, Operations, Physical Distribution or equivalent or no prior experience with Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Skills

• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• AI - know how and practical skills for day-to-day activities
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Transport Planning & Scheduling
• Documentation & Reporting
• Vendor Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Business Acumen
• Continuous Improvement

Compensation & Benefits

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. 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 3% bonus/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.

Benefits include

• Health and well-being programs: to support you mentally and physically, allowing you to stay energized and be your best at work and beyond;
• Career growth: access to a wide range of tools and resources to further your career, including a personal development budget, training and coaching;
• Annual leave: 25 days with the option of purchasing up to 20 extra days per year;
• Financial incentive: individual bonus based on personal performance and/or Philips' annual results;
• Additional benefits: solid company pension scheme, attractive collective health insurance package and opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with a discount.