Ready to build the backbone of global construction As a Supply Planner at Hilti, you don't just manage stock; you ensure the world's most innovative tools reach the hands that build our future
Manage the flow of finished goods materials within the market organisations ensuring there is an optimisation of inventory and service levels at all locations in line with the following company objectives:
▪ Purchasing for business unit / trade basket portfolio(s)
▪ Manage product availability to achieve corporate service levels
▪ Manage inventory levels to achieve working capital targets
▪ Support Regional Demand Planning team and sales channels in providing world class customer service
What You'll Do
▪ Collaborate with Demand Planning team and Market Organizations to 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, present and lead the Demand and Supply Reconciliation calls with our Demand Planning team
▪ Prepare and possibly contribute to the Markets monthly S&OP meetings
▪ Ensure On-time / accurate execution of new product launches
▪ Minimise 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, negotatiate 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, leadtime
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
What You'll Bring
Must have:
- 2-3 years Demand/Supply 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
- 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
Preferred
- Experience 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
What's In It for You
We offer a unique work environment where you'll be part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. From the very beginning, you'll be given a high degree of autonomy, and we'll provide the best possible support for your individual career development.
Along with a competitive compensation, Hilti also provides Leaves Entitlement, Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Benefits, Flex Wellness Benefit, Employee's Rewards & Awards, etc.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we're driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you'll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you'll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
