Supply Chain Operational Excellence Specialist

Posted:
1/13/2026, 2:52:24 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Rancho Cordova, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Job Title

Supply Chain Operational Excellence Specialist

Job Description

The Supply Chain Operational Excellence Specialist is responsible for contributing to the integration of new critical capabilities and standardized workflows within the organization, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and operational needs, working under limited supervision.

Your role:

  • Upholds Operational Excellence methodologies and tools in specific areas, ensuring proper planning and execution of Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving measurable improvements in key performance metrics

  • provides support to the business in addressing challenges by employing lean and 6S tools, Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology, Kaizen events, and problem-solving techniques to enhance Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory within their designated areas of responsibility.

  • Assists in the evaluation of new technologies and tools that can improve supply chain efficiency, providing support in their implementation, fostering innovation in supply chain operations.

  • Collaborates with stakeholders to document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance within the supply chain.

You're the right fit if:

  • You’ve acquired 4+ years of experience in supply chain management, business process improvement, and operational excellence with a vocational education.  No prior experience required with a bachelor's degree

  • Your skills include supply chain management, data analytics & interpretation, business acumen, documentation and reporting, KPI monitoring and reporting, regulatory requirements, project management, change management, operational excellence methodologies/tools/assessments

  • You have a Bachelor's Degree/ Vocational Education 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 eager to contribute to the team through continuous improvement ideas and project management skills

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.

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 improve the lives of others.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in CA is $94,080 to $150,528

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 Rancho Cordova, CA.

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.

Philips

Website: https://www.philips.com/

Headquarter Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1891

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: B2B ⋅ Consumer Electronics ⋅ Electronics ⋅ Lighting ⋅ Wellness