Distribution Manager

The Distribution Manager (Warehouse, Transport and Services Specialist) is a critical position for the business. Ensuring the warehouse, transportation and services strategy of Hilti Malaysia is executed at a high level ensuring strong support and alignment to the overall business strategy, driving superior customer experience and operational excellence.

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.

Distribution Manager (Warehouse, Transport and Services Specialist) responsibilities lie in the successful execution of high-quality warehousing and transport solutions for the business. Areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to): 3PL Management for Warehouse and Transportation scope o Inbound container cartage & stock receival into the warehouse o Nationwide finished goods deliveries o Reverse logistics for returns and aftermarket services (AMS) o Implement digital transport and sustainability initiatives The Services scope is exciting and autonomous. The role will be focused on striking the balance between identifying and executing services to benefit the needs of Hilti customers and staying ahead of the market whilst keeping focus on traditional logistics metrics such as cost control.

This role will have multiple points of contact including internal Hilti stakeholders (eg. Sales, Finance, Aftermarket services, Regional functional heads etc) as well as external stakeholders (3PLs, Hilti customers etc.) The individual will be organised and possess high levels of written and verbal communication which they will use to ensure 3PL management and stakeholder management is of an excellent standard.

• We are a multinational company
• We are certified a great place to work
• We are ranked number 12th globally as the best employer worldwide
  
  
  

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 screen everyone in the company in a yearly career performance matching process. It means 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 and further our teams personally and professionally.

• Minimum of 5 years solid supply chain experience focusing on inbound and outbound distribution and strong leadership in implementing logistics services
• Strong leadership experience and 3PL management skills
• Strategic mindset and able to show experience in innovation, cost optimization, customer experience improvement and process excellence.
• University degree in operations, logistics, or a supply chain related field.
• Direct experience with SAP and using SAP’s BI reporting tools
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, with extensive experience in the use of formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables, and charts.
• Experience creating, customising, maintaining, and documenting reporting solutions and KPI’s performance tracking.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills.
• Highly developed verbal, written, organisational, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable in balancing multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
• Proficient in big data analysis to create insights and steer business direction.
• Understanding or certification (preferred) in Lean, Six Sigma, 5s processes etc. Creation, maintenance, and distribution of logistics reporting
• High level organization skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects & deadlines.
• High level written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in powerpoint preparation and presentation with a flair for storytelling.
  
  
  

We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. So, if you’ve never worked in construction, that’s fine with us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, regardless of your background