Manage the flow of finished goods materials within the market organizations ensuring there is an optimization of inventory and service levels at all locations in line with the following company objectives:
1. Purchasing for business unit / trade basket portfolio(s)
2. Manage product availability to achieve corporate service levels
3. Manage inventory levels to achieve working capital targets
4. Support sales channels in providing world class customer service
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.
- Collaborate and manage product portfolio(s)
- Release of purchasing orders to ensure targeted product availability and optimum inventory levels with proactive management of system / planning alerts and communication to the organization
- Manage inventory shortages ensuring that appropriate action is taken to resolve them with minimum cost & minimal impact to customers including airfreight spent per BU
- Ensure supply is aligned, at Business Unit (BU) level, with Annual Sales Plan and Forecasts
- Prepare and possibly contribute to the Markets monthly S&OP meetings
- Ensure On-time / accurate execution of new product launches
- Minimize obsolescence through tight purchasing controls and communication across the business. Initiate return to supplier and inter-company sales to reduce Obsolescence and Excess stock risks.
- Own the inventory positioning topics, negotiate minimum order quantities, sourcing strategies and drive portfolio pruning and scrapping for each markets
- Contribute to the Phase In / Phase Out process to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction while minimizing total logistics costs
- Master data creation and maintenance of the planning tool (APO/JDA) and other system related master data (SAP)
- Contribute pro-actively to the achievement of KPIs including product availability, days of stock, lead time accuracy and obsolescence
- Monitoring of operational performance indicators, system alerts and reporting to senior management
- Support definition and execution of continuous improvement projects
- Leverage SAP functionality, Hilti global processes and best practice benchmarks to enhance supply chain processes.
- Support team members with other duties from time to time as may be required
We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative and more productive team.
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 have a very thorough people review process, unlike any we know of in any other business. We can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit, further our teams personally and professionally, get the best value for each employee and increase the job satisfaction. Additionally, we offer you a wide range of benefits.
Minimum
- 2-3 years Demand Planning experience required
- University Bachelor degree (planning, operations, logistics, or supply chain related field)
- Proficient user of SAP R3 – DRP, Inventory Modules & Data Management
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel with experience in building advanced reports
- Must possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and can do attitude
- Demonstrated assertive execution and follow-up skills
- Strong interpersonal relationship, influencing & negotiation skills
- Strong knowledge of PC & software applications including
- MS Office Ability to prioritize & execute multiple tasks to achieve daily operational deadlines
- Ability to work with others, cross-functionally and cross-culturally, with a customer mindset
- using SAP APO/JDA – forecasting & purchasing modules
- APICS Certification (CPIM module)
- Experience using SAP BI reporting tools, specifically the use of BW Analyser and BW workbooks
- LEAN Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher
If you like working in a global team and driving a global business in a hands-on and performance-oriented culture, you will enjoy the job. If you believe working with colleagues from different backgrounds and interaction across all hierarchical and functional levels will be enriching – join the team!
