Supply Chain Lead – Marketplaces

Philips

. Own the end-to-end roadmap for marketplace supply chain operating models across Europe .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsSenior💰 €61,185 - €101,975 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in supply chain management, particularly in planning, inventory, logistics, and fulfillment, with a focus on eCommerce and marketplace operations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives while managing complex stakeholder relationships and operational challenges.

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Supply Chain ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipProject ManagementAnalytical CapabilityECommerce Experience

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PlanningInventory ManagementLogistics ManagementFulfillment ProcessesData AnalysisOperational ReadinessKPI DevelopmentCost-to-Serve AnalysisDemand ForecastingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer-First MindsetFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Marketplace OperationsDigital CommerceRevenue RecognitionWorking Capital ManagementThird-Party Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end roadmap for marketplace supply chain operating models across Europe
Translate marketplace, customer and commercial requirements into scalable processes, systems, controls and ways of working
Lead cross-functional delivery, managing scope, dependencies, risks, decisions and issue resolution
Create reusable capabilities and scale relevant eCommerce supply chain practices
Establish and coordinate the European planning model for strategic marketplaces
Use forecasts, point-of-sale and sell-out data, campaign calendars, promotions and other demand signals to improve planning
Drive inventory visibility, availability and inventory-health management
Define business data, reporting and technology requirements and coordinate implementation with IT, Digital and marketplace teams
Design and implement fulfilment and logistics models with Philips Distribution, Logistics, third-party logistics providers and platform partners
Drive replenishment, inventory deployment, operational readiness and go-live execution
Monitor service levels and marketplace SLAs
Lead operational issue resolution and improve end-to-end cost to serve
Establish processes for returns, reverse logistics, inventory recovery and after-sales requirements
Establish governance, decision rights, escalation paths, KPI routines and cross-functional action tracking
Coordinate marketplace transformation across Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, IT and external partners
Build operational relationships with TikTok, JD/Joybuy and future platform partners
Manage inventory ownership, revenue recognition, working capital and cost-to-serve implications
Escalate strategic choices, risks, resource constraints and investment requirements
Support the evolution of the marketplace supply chain organization and potential leadership of dedicated resources
Report to the Supply Chain Business Partner eCommerce Europe and lead primarily through influence, cross-functional coordination and program leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field
A master’s degree is preferred
Typically 5 or more years of relevant supply chain experience
Strong end-to-end knowledge across planning, inventory, logistics and fulfilment
Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional transformation, implementation or operating-model programs
Strong project and program management, stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to drive outcomes without formal authority
Strong analytical capability and ability to translate data, financial implications and operational trade-offs into clear decisions and actions
Experience in eCommerce, marketplaces, digital commerce, customer collaboration or strategic customer supply chain is strongly preferred
Practical understanding of working capital, revenue recognition, inventory ownership and cost-to-serve implications in supply chain models
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Customer-first and continuous-improvement mindset
Flexibility to move between operating-model design and hands-on implementation
Local candidate; relocation support is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

3% bonus/incentive, with rewards linked to KPIs/company results
Health and well-being programs
Personal development budget
Training and coaching
25 days annual leave
Option to purchase up to 20 extra days per year
Solid company pension scheme
Attractive collective health insurance package
Opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with a discount