Materials Management Team Lead

What's the Role?

As a key member of the META Materials Management Team, you are co-responsible for the business results of META (Middle East, Turkey, and Africa), running the Materials Management operations for Fastening and Protection (F&P) and Electric Tools & Accessories (ET&A) Business Units from Dubai. You are expected to take an active regional shared leadership role by driving the development and roll out of best practice projects and leading a team of 8 people

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.

What does the role involve?

The key responsibility of the Materials Management Team Lead is to own and drive the entire process of managing the flow of materials 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, Marketing, Retail, and Finance) up to date of supply issues and situations affecting risks and release of orders and you should increase the efficiency & effectiveness in the overall materials management processes.

You will drive materials management value adding services for our customers/stakeholders and support with driving Sales and Operations Planning within the region, including monthly support with Sales Forecast Integration (SFI) meetings on both a Business Unit (BU) and Market Organization (MO) level. You will also focus on driving Supply/Operations Planning processes and communication with the headquarter functions.

You will lead and develop a team of high performers as well as contribute to the talent pool for the global/regional Logistics team at Hilti.

Hilti stands for innovation. That's why we have doubled our research and development expenditure in the last 7 years.

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)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
• 5-8 years of solid professional experience in logistics role.
• 2-3 years in a leadership function.
• Prior experience in with MS Office, SAP ERP, JDA systems is a plus.
• Solid 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
• Geographically flexible and high cultural awareness – ambition to pursue an international career and a willingness to travel.
• Fluency in English language
  
  
  

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!