Create Solutions. Drive Impact.
As a key member of the Distributor Organization Center leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing logistics and tendering strategies to support Hilti's Distributor network across Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. This newly created role is critical to executing the Distributors Organization strategy, with particular focus on direct shipment capabilities and Direct to Customer business for large project opportunities in markets without Hilti entities. You will ensure operational excellence, compliance, and optimal supply chain performance while supporting the transformation and growth of our distributor partnerships globally.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership:
- Drive distributor logistics transformation across Middle East, Asia, and Latin America
- Support Direct to Customer supply chain framework implementation for large project opportunities
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, export controls, and local requirements
- Implement monitoring systems to validate transaction and opportunity compliance
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams to mitigate cross-border risks
Operational Management
- Develop and Manage logistics costs, budgets, and productivity targets (KPI)
- Drive service excellence through exceeding distributor and customer service levels (KPI)
- Optimize inventory investment and contribute to regional net working capital targets (KPI)
- Lead tendering process for large Direct to Customer project opportunities
- Develop commercial frameworks and pricing strategies for Added Value Logistics
Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Build and develop high-performing logistics team through structured performance management
- Closely cooperate and align with HQ functions, Collaborate across Distributor Organization, Regional MOs, BUs, and functional teams
- Partner with distributors and transport department to enhance logistics capabilities across regions
Continuous Improvement
- Challenge and evolve operational and supply chain concepts
- Monitor emerging logistics and trade trends to maintain competitive advantage
- Lead change management initiatives supporting strategy implementation
What You'll Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field; MBA preferred
- Extensive international supply chain logistics experience
- Strong understanding of cross-border trade, customs, and compliance across multiple regions
- Experience with distributor networks in emerging markets advantageous
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex initiatives
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities across geographies
- Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Project management expertise with ability to implement complex work plans
- Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Results-oriented with proven change management track record
Technical Skills
- Ability to lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools and techniques
- Deep supply chain network knowledge and commercial acumen
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis)
- Knowledge of ERP and supply chain management systems
Business Knowledge
- Understanding of Hilti Business Model and organizational structure
- Knowledge of construction industry and market dynamics
- Commercial mindset focused on cost optimization and value creation
Personal Attributes
- Strong communication skills across cultures and organizational levels
- Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable building new capabilities
- High integrity with commitment to compliance and ethics
- Global perspective with ability to operate in ambiguous environments
- Collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills
What's In It for You
- Global leadership role in the construction industry
- Exposure to diverse markets worldwide
- Dynamic, international work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Impact on global supply chain operations and customer satisfaction
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.
