The Senior Manager of Supply Chain for Image Guided Therapy (IGT) in North America leads efforts to optimize the end-to-end supply chain. Key focus areas include accelerating the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle, improving On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance, reducing excess and aged inventory, and minimizing Defects on Arrival (DEFOA). This role supports the broader Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) optimization by applying Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements in service, cost, and quality.
Your role:
Leads the strategic direction and execution of operational excellence across the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), aligning initiatives with enterprise goals to drive improvements in Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory. Oversees the deployment of Lean, 6S, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to elevate performance maturity and embed a culture of sustainable excellence.
Drives cross-functional collaboration across Market, Business Groups, and ISC functions to translate strategic plans into operational execution, with a focus on optimizing Market-to-Order (M2O) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes for the Image Guided Therapy Systems (IGT-S) business. Leads root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and performance management to accelerate cycle times, improve delivery reliability, and reduce inventory inefficiencies and Defects on Arrival (DEFOA).
Champions talent development and change leadership by coaching teams in Lean and CI practices, managing performance and capability building, and fostering stakeholder engagement. Leads high-impact initiatives that enhance visibility, accountability, and operational agility through data-driven decision-making, performance dashboards, and continuous improvement programs.
You're the right fit if:
You have 8+ years’ experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations, or business trans- formation with demonstrated experience driving cross-functional operational improvement using lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
Your skills include Lean and Operational Excellence (Lean, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Daily Management), supply chain execution (M2O, O2C), medical device order fulfillment, data analytics, project and change management, executive communication, and financial acumen.
You have a Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
You’re an excellent communicator at many levels (articulate, empathetic, motivating and energizing); must thrive in a fast-paced environment which requires a high level of collaboration; flexible workstyle, creative mind, think-out-of-the-box, and adaptable to competing priorities; and excellent interpersonal skills with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
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. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an office role.
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Philips Transparency Details
The pay range for this position in Nashville, TN is $110,000 to $175,000.
The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $123,000 to $196,000.
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Nashville, TN or Cambridge, MA.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.