What's the Role?
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization on all Supply Chain Execution activities (Import/Export, Warehousing, Transport etc). You will participate in cross-functional activities/projects and assignments together with internal and external partners and continue to seek creative ways to improve the overall productivity of the organization.
Who is Hilti?
We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service. With over 30,000 people in more than 120 countries, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.
What does the role involve?
As the Logistics Specialist at Hilti, you will be responsible for interfacing with several of our service providers to ensure on-time imports and exports of shipments, all aspects of warehousing operations (including inbound, inventory management, outbound, reverse logistics) and other administrative activities to ensure our customers business requirements are met.
Furthermore, you will achieve cost productivity, efficiencies and/or service improvements by:
- Working cross functionally with most of the department of our organization
- Using lean management methodology and tools to sustainably solve root cause issues
- Adapting global standards and guidelines to our market specificities
In this role, you will be required to work closely with other Hilti functions such as Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing to ensure a better service to our customers while also understanding, interpreting, and communicating global KPIs and performance management reporting.
Finally, as part of this role you will be responsible for cost management as well as conducting necessary audits and checks to ensure that risk mitigating controls are in place within all aspects of operations.
You would be joining a company ranked as a Top Employer, making Hilti a great place to work.
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:
- A degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree is required, Honours or Master would be advantageous.
- 3 to 6 years of demonstrated ability in Distribution, Warehousing or Operational Projects with clear achievement such as Operations Performance Improvement, KPI Management, Process Implementation.
- Knowledge of imports/exports would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with continuous improvement approach. Experience in Lean Methodology would be advantageous.
- High proficiency in the use Excel and PowerPoint. An Excel assessment will be part of the recruiting process.
- Experience working with SAP is preferred.
- Experience working with Power BI dashboards preferred.
- Proficiency in English with strong collaboration and communication skills, both written and oral.
- High level of motivation, customer focus, and sense of urgency with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with strict deadlines.
- Willingness to work in warehouse and office environments.
Why you should apply?
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.
We look forward to receiving your application:
Job advert closing date: 04 July 2024
If you have not heard from us in 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
