Supply Chain Engineer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary

As a Supply Chain Engineer, you will play an important role in improving supply chain and logistics performance across our site. You will lead and implement improvement projects, develop reporting tools and performance dashboards, and help establish efficient, standardised ways of working.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work across different supply chain functions and contribute to initiatives with a direct impact on factory performance. You will also provide operational support to supply chain teams when additional expertise or capacity is needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement supply chain and logistics improvement initiatives, ensuring practical solutions and measurable results
• Build and maintain KPIs, Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to improve performance visibility and support data-driven decision-making
• Develop, improve and maintain visual management tools, including Tier boards, reporting structures and SharePoint solutions, to support operational performance and upward visibility
• Analyse existing workflows, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements in productivity, cost, quality and delivery performance
• Apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean and PPI, to improve processes and ways of working
• Contribute to key business programmes, including supplier base transformation, dual sourcing and cleanliness improvements
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Engineering and other stakeholders to align priorities and implement improvements
• Provide practical supply chain expertise and additional capacity where needed, helping teams address challenges and maintain performance
• Coordinate stakeholders, monitor project progress, communicate results and support the successful adoption of new processes and tools
• Collaborate with colleagues and process experts across Thermo Fisher Scientific sites to identify and implement best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant full-time working experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or a similar environment
• Proven experience managing and implementing improvement projects, with the ability to work independently and deliver practical results
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency and experience developing dashboards and reports, preferably using Power BI
• Good project management, stakeholder management and change management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams
• A proactive, structured and hands-on approach, with the ability to prioritise tasks, solve problems and take ownership of results
• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels
• Experience with planning tools, ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of QAD or CRM systems is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; Dutch language skills are an advantage

 

What We Offer

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will join an international, innovative environment where teamwork, continuous improvement and personal development are valued. You will have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a growing factory and help shape how our supply chain operates.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global organisation
• Broad business exposure, collaborating across supply chain functions and work with a wide range of stakeholders, gaining valuable insight into our operations
• Supportive and international team: join an established, diverse team in Eindhoven with a strong team spirit, regular activities and a collaborative working culture
• Flexible working hours and an attractive allowance of 40 days of annual leave

At Thermo Fisher Scientific in Eindhoven, we develop and manufacture high-end Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM). These highly complex systems can take up to a year to build and test, with many tailored to specific customer requirements. Combined with continuous innovation and a growing factory, this creates a dynamic and challenging supply chain environment.

We value diversity and believe different perspectives help us achieve better results. Our shared values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement guide how we work together to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.