What's the Role?
As a key member of the META Materials Management Team you are supporting the business results of META (Middle East, Turkey, and Africa), within the Materials Management operations for large projects & complex customer orders from Dubai. You are expected to take an active regional role by engaging in best practice projects and functioning as part of a regional and global team.
Who is Hilti?
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
Hilti is where your best belongs.
What does the role involve?
The key responsibility of the Project Materials Manager is to own and drive the process of managing the flow of materials for large projects & project business within the markets of the Region META (Middle East, Turkey & Africa) ensuring that there is an optimization of stock and service level at all locations in line with company objectives (Stock Availability, Customer Satisfaction/Sales order execution, Days on Hand, Obsolescence, Forecast Quality).
You will partner with and communicate effectively to keep appropriate stakeholders in the organization (Sales, Large Project organization, and others) up to date of supply issues and situations affecting risks and release of project orders and you should increase the efficiency & effectiveness in the overall project materials management processes.
Responsibilities will include:
- In collaboration & partnership with the Mainstream (non-project business) MM team, check regional materials supply / capabilities for large projects, clarifying lead times & taking proactive measures on any stock shortages to resolve the situation at the earliest opportunity
- Execute Project SFI (Sales Forecast Integration) meetings to agree on inventory decisions for large projects
- Manage inventory approvals within Project SFI and Inventory Investment Request (PB S&OP process)
- Coordinate different MO/Mainstream MM’s for purchasing of project related materials, entering project forecast based on Project BOM’s into planning system and manage Project BOM changes
- Manage project stock & stock reservation processes to ensure that service and inventory targets are met
In addition to the three classic main departments of materials, warehouse and transport management, the areas of service, process and customer project management also ensure perfect logistics processes.
What do we offer?
Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.
What you need is:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business fields required (focus in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management preferred)
- Over 3 years of professional experience in a materials management or planning role
- Prior experience in with MS Office, SAP ERP, JDA systems is preferred.
- Strong knowledge in the Logistics processes (e.g. understanding of principles of inventory management, international shipping, warehouse/transportation management, etc.) and strong analytical skills.
- Strong leadership skills, passion for people development, and excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English language (written and verbal)
Why should you apply?
Year upon year we are recognised as one of the top 'Great Place to Work' employers, both globally and locally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of people with a variety of nationalities, backgrounds and experiences. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter where you’re from.
We look forward to receiving your application!
