Transport Sourcing Expert
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Job reference: WD-0033526
What's the role?
In the role of Transportation Specialist, you will manage logistics partners, including carriers and freight forwarders, ensuring seamless transportation solutions that meet Hilti’s high standards. Responsibilities include end-to-end supplier management, optimizing service levels, building strong partnerships, and addressing challenges or feedback from internal stakeholders. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while contributing to Hilti’s reputation for excellence.
Who is Hilti?
For more than a decade, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best places to work. Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. 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?
Global Transportation Coordination:
You’ll be part of the team coordinating transportation across continents. From Europe to Asia, the Americas, Asia to Europe etc. Your goal will be to ensure that the products are delivered on time, within budget and ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
Route Optimization & Efficiency:
You’ll create and refine transport routes that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure timely delivery. Whether it’s ocean freight, air cargo, or road transport, you’ll always look for the most optimal solution.
Freight Management:
You’ll manage relationships with global carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers ensuring service levels are met across all regions. Also you will support the contract negotiation, for instance data gathering, supplier trainings on negotiation tools and other necessary activities in RFQ process.
Problem Solving & Issue Resolution:
When things don’t go as planned, you’ll jump into action, finding solutions quickly to resolve delays, shipment or customs issues. You’ll keep all stakeholders informed and ensure everything gets back on track.
Transportation data analysis
The important part of your job will be to gather and analyze material and transportation data, building different reports and their outputs in order to help the team in making the right decisions and plan accordingly.
Communication & Collaboration:
Working across time zones and cultures, you’ll collaborate with our teams in Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond, ensuring smooth communication and understanding throughout the transportation process.
You’ll be part of the team coordinating transportation across continents. From Europe to Asia, the Americas, Asia to Europe etc. Your goal will be to ensure that the products are delivered on time, within budget and ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
Route Optimization & Efficiency:
You’ll create and refine transport routes that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure timely delivery. Whether it’s ocean freight, air cargo, or road transport, you’ll always look for the most optimal solution.
Freight Management:
You’ll manage relationships with global carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers ensuring service levels are met across all regions. Also you will support the contract negotiation, for instance data gathering, supplier trainings on negotiation tools and other necessary activities in RFQ process.
Problem Solving & Issue Resolution:
When things don’t go as planned, you’ll jump into action, finding solutions quickly to resolve delays, shipment or customs issues. You’ll keep all stakeholders informed and ensure everything gets back on track.
Transportation data analysis
The important part of your job will be to gather and analyze material and transportation data, building different reports and their outputs in order to help the team in making the right decisions and plan accordingly.
Communication & Collaboration:
Working across time zones and cultures, you’ll collaborate with our teams in Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond, ensuring smooth communication and understanding throughout the transportation process.
