Supply Chain Footprint Strategy Lead
Job Description
- Lead global supply chain footprint strategy initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Sustainability teams.
- Develop and implement comprehensive models to assess trade-offs.
- Utilize advanced analytics, scenario planning, and external benchmarking.
- Translate corporate growth and transformation objectives into actionable supply chain strategies.
- Provide executive-level presentations and insights to senior leadership.
- Manage external consultants and internal cross-functional project teams.
- Identify risks and opportunities in the current supply chain network.
- Stay current on industry trends, geopolitical shifts, and emerging technologies.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 12–15 years of progressive experience.
- 2-4 years in management / strategy consulting.
- Hands-on experience executing manufacturing transfers, site transitions, outsourcing, M&A or major operational moves.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technology transfer, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to bridge strategy and execution in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to influence and drive decisions at the executive level.
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Supply Chain Footprint Strategy Leader to drive global network optimization and long-term supply chain planning across our enterprise. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing the supply chain footprint strategy—including manufacturing, distribution, and sourcing network design—to support growth, sustainability, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
Your role:
- Lead global supply chain footprint strategy initiatives, including manufacturing and distribution network design, supplier localization, and regionalization.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Sustainability teams to align on long-term supply chain design choices.
- Develop and implement comprehensive models to assess trade-offs in cost, service, resilience, and environmental impact.
- Utilize advanced analytics, scenario planning, and external benchmarking to guide strategic decision-making.
- Translate corporate growth and transformation objectives into actionable supply chain strategies with measurable impact.
- Provide executive-level presentations and insights to senior leadership to inform investment decisions.
- Manage external consultants and internal cross-functional project teams during strategic assessment projects.
- Identify risks and opportunities in the current supply chain network and develop mitigation plans accordingly.
- Stay current on industry trends, geopolitical shifts, and emerging technologies impacting global supply chain design.
You're the right fit if:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 12–15 years of progressive experience, including:
- 2-4 years in management / strategy consulting
- Hands-on experience executing manufacturing transfers, site transitions, outsourcing, M&A or major operational moves.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technology transfer, regulatory compliance, and risk management related to site moves.
- Demonstrated ability to bridge strategy and execution in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to influence and drive decisions at the executive level.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
About Philips
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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 culture of impact with care here.
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