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Consultant (Digital) Operations and Supply Chain (Cambridge, MA)

Philips’ Innovation & Operations Consultancy team is part of Innovation and Strategy and provides business consulting across the organization to support Business Units realizing strategic vision. By joining our team, you can help global business stakeholders and program leaders located in the USA, and in other regions, accelerate operational performance and deliver tangible business results.

Your role:

• Lead or support business consulting projects and provide subject matter expertise to accelerate end-to-end operational (including manufacturing) performance through operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and application of digital technology developments.

• Collaborate closely with (senior) stakeholders to understand and discuss their strategic priorities, challenges, and opportunities.

• Conduct in-depth assessments and analyses of business performance and emerging technologies within the (manufacturing) operations and supply chain domains to identify areas for improvement.

• Act as a trusted advisor by providing actionable recommendations and expert guidance improving operational performance with industry best practices and methodologies (e.g. Lean, 6-Sigma, Agile).

• Lead implementation of recommended solutions, including process improvements and organizational changes aimed at enhancing effectiveness and efficiency.

• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and emerging (digital) technologies in healthcare and MedTech fields.

• Responsible for project management activities including developing project plans, driving schedule and time management of activities, managing budgets, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and delivering quality results on time and budget.

• Lead consulting organization internal processes and team activities.

• Support business development and acquisition activities by preparing business development presentations and quotations in collaboration with senior consultants, participating in marketing initiatives to promote Philips' internal consulting services, sharing relevant information of existing customers within the team to facilitate lead generation and acquisition and establishing and maintaining operational networks with customers.

• Apply and maintain Operations Consulting capability expertise by actively participating in internal capability development projects to enhance team performance and competences.

You're the right fit if:

• You have acquired 10+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years of experience working in consulting with a focus on Operations and/or Supply Chain.

• You have relevant experience in (applying) Industry 4.0 so digitizing operations and supply chain and advanced data analytics

• Your skills include excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills and you have strong knowledge and passion for innovation and healthcare along with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts at all levels of the organization.

• You’ve earned a Master’s degree in technical, science, business, healthcare or a related discipline or have equivalent experience.

• You have a proven track record of successfully leading/supporting consulting projects from inception to completion (experience working on global teams preferred) with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• You should have experience in or strong desire to support or lead business development efforts.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

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 of Cambridge, MA.

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 commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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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/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.