Sr. Global Return Operations Manager
The primary responsibility of the Service Parts Supply Chain (SPS) is to serve patients, clinicians and engineers who rely on healthcare equipment that works. The key purpose is to provide them with the right part when and where they need it every time.
Your role :
- Management of SPS 3rd party providers for all Return warehouse operations (aka Blue rooms)
- Manage and monitor contractual and non-contractual KPI's with SPS 3rd party provider for Return warehouse operations (Blue rooms)
- Responsible for cost of Return warehouse operations and all quality related controls
- Managing the Global Reverse Processes for Goods-in-Transit (GIT) Field Inventory and Problem Receipt Returns (PRRs)
- Collaborate with the regional SPS teams on improving returned part hand-over processes from the field to SPS network
- Owner of all Return process related Quality Management System (QMS) documents
- Co-own the performance of the upstream reverse supply chain processes; Blue room to Blue room airfreight, Defective on shelf management, Blue room to repair vendor.
- Leading the Global Reverse Exception management team (6 FTE) across 3 locations; Nashville (US), Best (NL) and Singapore
- Managing and directing the performance, organization and process improvements of our Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner for Reverse processes in India
- Apply Lean thinking to continuously improve processes in the reverse supply chain, in particular in the area of reverse exception management, GIT and return warehouse operations
- Contribute to implementing the strategic reverse supply chain vision and breakthrough improvements
- Coach team members, providing training, identifying career ambitions, and helping individuals overcome challenges to develop their skills and potential.
You're the right fit if :
Minimum bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations or economicsMinimum 10 years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain environment,Knowledge of reverse logistics, returns management, circular economy and refurbishmentExperience in leading a (global) team with direct reporting linesSkill set to Inspire teams, fostering collaboration, and maintaining positive morale.Experience in managing outsourced 3PL warehouse operations strong preference for return warehouse operations.Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma is preferredKnowledge of SAP, Service Max is preferredProven track record in designing global processes and process improvements in global supply chainsStrong analytical skills; ability to translate data insights into improvement initiativesBe Results driven, a fast learner and known about taking ownershipProven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions and organizationsExcellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management styleHow 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 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.