Central Planning Manager

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

As a member of Hilti's Global Logistics team, you will manage the Supply and Operations Planning process, with a focus on Production (MPS) and Distribution Planning. This will help drive our value creation and operational performance.

WHO IS HILTI?

For the sixth time in 11 years, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as a top employer. Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally with 33,000 team members. We offer innovative solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing a passionate, inclusive team and a performance-driven culture. A substantial amount of our profit goes to the Hilti Foundation, promoting societal growth and sustainable impact.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

As the Central Planning Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Operations Planning process within our Global S&OP. Your role will involve managing the Product Availability, Inventory, COGS, and OPEX on a global scale for a Business Unit product portfolio. You will be responsible for supervising and consolidating demand requirements, collaborating with Production and the BU teams to define a capacity and production plan. Additionally, you will manage central availability allocation and distribution in line with the tactical planning cycle. You will be accountable for conducting root cause analysis and implementing improvement actions to continuously enhance the End-to-End Supply Chain performance and Service to Customer.

**Join a diverse and international team with extensive knowledge in Supply Chain Planning and Logistics processes. The team operates globally and collaborates with HQ functions in Business Units, Global Logistics, Process Management, as well as Markets/Regional Planning teams, Production Plants, and Suppliers.**

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WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Joining our headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, or Buchs connects you with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect. Our employee groups actively support causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQ+ community and offer leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis. We also provide opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally. Benefits at our headquarters include shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, child care, and relocation support.

WHAT YOU NEED IS:

- Passionate about SC 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 or Regional organization preferably with Central Planning set up.
- 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?

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 different functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered a final destination but instead the starting point.- For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.-
- Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.**APPLY NOW**

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