Central Planning Manager (m/f/x)

What's the role?

Working in Hilti’s Global Logistics organization, you will contribute to our value creation and operational performance through managing the Supply and Operations Planning process with focus on Production (MPS) and Distribution Planning.

Who is Hilti?

For the sixth time in the past 11 years, Hilti has been named one of the best employers by Great Place to Work. A family-established company, we are over 32,000 employees based in 120 international locations. At Hilti, we provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction industry and beyond. Our strong customer relationships make us a partner on the job site, creating solutions that build a better future. We invest a substantial amount of our annual profit to the Hilti Foundation, which focuses on initiatives that empower people to live independently and autonomously, contribute to building stronger societies, and create networks of competent partners to achieve sustainable and scalable impact.

What does the role involve?

As Central Planning Manager, you will be in charge for the Operations Planning process within our Global S&OP.
Responsible for the Product Availability, Inventory, COGS, OPEX on a global scale for a BU product portfolio. You will supervise and consolidate demand requirements, partner with Production and the BU teams to define a capacity and production plan. Manage central availability allocation and distribution in line with tactical planning cycle. Be accountable for root cause analysis and improvement actions. Continuously improve End-to-End Supply Chain performance and Service to Customer.

Be part of an international and diverse team with strong expertise in Supply Chain Planning and Logistics processes. The team has a Global scope and interacts with HQ functions in Business Units, Global Logistics, Process Management and with Markets/Regional Planning teams, Production Plants and Suppliers.

What do we offer?

Join over 3000 colleagues from over 70 nationalities at one of our Headquarter locations in Schaan, Nendeln (Liechtenstein), or Buchs SG (Switzerland) is more than a career move. It’s your opportunity to enjoy the energizing, alpine lifestyle - where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland seamlessly meet. It’s an unforgettable life change.

Share your interests and become a part of one of our employee groups leading change locally, for example, supporting female empowerment or the LGBTQ+ community, etc, or joining a sports group for a Wednesday mountain bike ride or tennis match, etc. If you are passionate about giving back to the community, we have various opportunities to volunteer through our engaged beyond business program locally and internationally.

Additional benefits of our headquarters location include shared e-bikes for your commute, an on-site gym, two restaurants, language courses, learning and development training opportunities, tax insurance, financial guidance, on-site child care, relocation and career guidance for your partner, and more.

For the full range of benefits, take a look at  https://careers.hilti.group/en/where-we-are/schaan-liechtenstein/

What you need is:

• Passionate about Planning, Operations, S&OP and to create enthusiastic customers!

• Master’s / University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management and Operations

• 3+ years’ experience in Demand and Supply Planning role in a Global organization with Central Planning Setup

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a keen attention to details

• Collaborative team member with strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast and changing environment

• SCM systems know-how most and preferable in SAP/R3, SAP/APO, BI, Blue Yonder (JDA)

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is considered a plus

• Effective verbal and written communication, Fluent in English, German is a plus

Why should you apply?

About you: you are someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered a final destination but the starting point.

Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Federico Scotti-Di-Uccio, Head of S&OP / SC Planning Process Management.