Intern– Distribution and Reverse Logistics– Nashville, TN – Summer 2027

Philips; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking an Intern for Distribution and Reverse Logistics in Nashville, TN for Summer 2027. The role focuses on Last Mile distribution and reverse logistics for large medical device installations in North America, with exposure to SAP, BI tools, and data-driven decision making.

You should be pursuing a BS in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields, with strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze large datasets.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate BS in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, or similar.
• Strong Excel skills, ability to process large datasets and derive insights.
• Willingness to learn Philips data sources such as SAP, BI, and AI-driven tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Last Mile distribution and reverse logistics for large medical device installations.
• Leverage data analytics to drive cost, speed, and quality improvements across North America.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Job Title Intern– Distribution and Reverse Logistics– Nashville, TN – Summer 2027

Job Description

Are you interested in an Internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) degree to participate in 3 month paid intern opportunities at our site in Nashville. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands‑on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Your role: Supply chain analyst focused on Last Mile distribution and reverse logistics for Large Medical Device installations and logistics support. Your role will have direct impacts on cost, speed, and quality decisions in the North America Market. Team will consist of Integrated Warehousing and Distribution Leaders in Warehousing, Transportation, and Inventory control, with Key stakeholders including Construction Project Management, Field Service Engineers, Procurement groups, and key leaders in the Image Guided Therapy and Diagnostic Imaging Business units as well as Integrated Supply Chain leadership for North America. Opportunities to build supply chain and logistics experience through leveraging Data Analytics and sound business decision logic to drive cost improvement, quality, and speed impacts throughout the North America supply chain region. Additionally, networking opportunities with exposure to leadership levels in the greater Integrated Supply Chain Organization.

You’re the right fit if:

• You are pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Statistics, or any similarly driven business or data centric fields.
• Your skills include proficiency in EXCEL, the ability to process large data sets and drive findings from aggregating multiple data points, and an ability to quickly pickup and learn Philips specific data sources such as Transport Management Systems, SAP order processing, Business Intelligence, or other AI driven tools to assist in large data sampling and analysis.
• 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 a communicative individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, able to influence peers and higher level leadership to drive alignment on decisions without direct authority over the business segment through the use of Data driven modeling and performance results tied to Key Priority Indicators tied to the Business Units.

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 role 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. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 to $24.00, plus overtime eligible. 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. 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 Nashville. This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health‑tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace. Know Your Rights