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

Philips•Nashville, TN

3d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Philips is offering a paid, three-month internship at its Nashville site for individuals currently pursuing an undergraduate degree. The intern will work as a supply chain analyst focused on last-mile distribution and reverse logistics for large medical device installations and logistics support, with work affecting cost, speed, and quality decisions in the North America market. The intern will work with Integrated Warehousing and Distribution leaders across warehousing, transportation, and inventory control. Key stakeholders include Construction Project Management, Field Service Engineers, Procurement groups, leaders in the Image Guided Therapy and Diagnostic Imaging business units, and Integrated Supply Chain leadership for North America. The role offers hands-on supply chain and logistics experience using data analytics and business decision logic to support cost improvement, quality, and speed across the North America supply chain, along with opportunities to network with leaders in the broader Integrated Supply Chain organization. This is an office role based in Nashville. Office-based teams work in person at least three days per week. Applicants must reside in or within commuting distance of Nashville. US work authorization is required; candidates requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered. Relocation benefits are not provided. The position is paid $21.00–$24.00 per hour and is overtime eligible.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a similar business- or data-centric field.
Proficiency in Excel.
Ability to process large data sets and derive findings by aggregating multiple data points.
Ability to quickly learn Philips-specific data sources and tools, such as Transport Management Systems, SAP order processing, Business Intelligence, and AI-driven tools for large data sampling and analysis.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence peers and higher-level leadership and drive alignment without direct authority, using data-driven modeling and performance results.
Ability to meet the position’s minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.
US work authorization; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Must reside in or within commuting distance of Nashville.

Responsibilities

Analyze last-mile distribution and reverse logistics for large medical device installations and logistics support.
Use data analytics and business decision logic to support cost improvement, quality, and speed across the North America supply chain.
Aggregate and analyze large data sets to identify findings that inform business decisions.
Use data-driven modeling and performance results tied to Key Priority Indicators to help align peers and leadership on decisions.
Collaborate with warehousing, transportation, inventory control, construction project management, field service, procurement, business unit, and supply chain stakeholders.