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Principal Advanced Engineer, Logistics

Stryker

Venlo
Full-time
10+ years experience
Hybrid

€68,400 - €127,000 per year

Key Skills

Logistics engineering
Process improvement
Lean
Six Sigma
Industrial engineering
Warehouse automation
Robotics
Material handling systems
RFID
Internet of Things
Advanced analytics
Simulation modelling
Digital twins
Artificial intelligence
Capacity planning
Supply chain management

Job Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid


Are you ready to shape the future of logistics across Stryker’s European network? In this senior engineering role, you will turn complex operational challenges into scalable solutions, combining process engineering, automation, analytics and technology to improve service, productivity, cost and sustainability.

 

What you will do


  • Lead complex, end-to-end process improvement and operational excellence programmes across Stryker’s European logistics and distribution network, applying Lean, Six Sigma and industrial engineering methodologies.
  • Design future-state operating models, facility concepts, process architectures and engineering standards that improve flow, productivity, resource utilisation, service and scalability.
  • Evaluate and implement warehouse automation, robotics, material handling systems, RFID, Internet of Things technologies and advanced visibility solutions, partnering with Operations, Digital and IT teams.
  • Apply advanced analytics, simulation modelling, digital twins, artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring to improve inventory, transportation, capacity planning and operational decision-making.
  • Develop operational key performance indicators, dashboards and governance frameworks that proactively identify risks, constraints and improvement opportunities across service, cost, inventory and network performance.
  • Build technical and financial business cases for strategic logistics investments, evaluating options across cost, service, carbon impact, scalability and risk.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Digital and external partners to deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes.
  • Provide technical leadership in logistics engineering and operational excellence, mentoring engineers and business leaders and communicating complex recommendations to stakeholders across organisational levels.

What you will need


Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, logistics, operations or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience within complex manufacturing, distribution, logistics or supply chain environments.
  • Experience leading large-scale operational excellence, process engineering or transformation initiatives.
  • Experience leading automation, digitalisation, systems implementation or advanced analytics initiatives.
  • Experience working within regulated environments governed by standards such as FDA, ISO or equivalent.
  • Formal training and practical experience in Lean, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma or an equivalent continuous improvement methodology.
  • Fluency in English.

Preferred

  • Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline.
  • APICS, ASCM, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience within the medical device, healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as Oracle or SAP.
  • Fluency in an additional European language.

  

 

Netherlands Pay Ranges:

  • Netherlands: €68.400 - €127.000 EUR Annual

United Kingdom Pay Ranges:

  • United Kingdom: £49,300 - £82,100 GBP Annual

  

 

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role.  In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

 

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

  

 

Travel Percentage: 20%

Core Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end process improvement and operational excellence programs across the European logistics network using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Design future-state operating models and implement advanced technologies like automation, robotics, and AI to optimize inventory and transportation.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in logistics or operations. Candidates must have a proven track record in leading large-scale transformation initiatives and working within regulated environments.

Benefits

  • Incentive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package

About Stryker

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

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