As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.
Purpose of the position
This role is a key leadership position within the Product Supply Unit (PSC), responsible for securing material availability to the assembly lines. Key task is to ensure the operations and supply chain network meet the demand while keeping lead times stable and within agreed targets. Identify potential risk of material supply and coordinate with sourcing to decide on actions to mitigate and remove them in a timely manner with minimum cost to the business. This position requires results-driven leadership to team members in all Materials/Logistics/Production Planning processes.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Safety

Safety leadership within the Material Management, Logistics and Planning team
Ensuring all lost time incidents are reported and investigated for their own area of responsibility
All risk assessments are carried out and maintained for their own area of responsibility
Participate in 5S cross-department audits and also ensure 5S implementation in own area of responsibility

Quality

Ensuring quality standards and improvement targets are met and maintained
Support Quality Management to ensure continuity of supply with agreed processes for supplier replacement & rework if required
Promote a zero defect culture within the Logistics and planning team
Coordinate with quality to resolve quality issues and on supplier claims

Delivery

Coordination of on-time supplier deliveries in accordance with the value stream’s production schedule
Ensure first time full material availability in accordance with PSC operational requirements
Act as the coordinator between the PSC and key suppliers so as to provide material requirements on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in alignment with the -Sourcing Department
Creation of Supplier delivery forecasts according to the master plans in conjunction with the Sourcing team
Coordination of tasks among Logistics, Inventory and Planning teams
Implementation of the Master schedule in line with the demand plan
Ensure all material planning process and order management KPIs are optimized so as to deliver on time material to the value streams
Support the value stream with planning resources to meet shipping dates according to customer orders
Project management as appropriate for their own area of responsibility
Optimizing associated transportation costs
Collation of Supplier Scorecards in alignment with the Sourcing Department

Inventory

Develop and implement new technology so as to create a factory of the future for warehouse logistics and material planning
Creation and implementation of the PSC inventory policy so as to deliver the PSC forecast with the minimum working capital
Creation and implementation of cycle counting and stock taking policies within the PSC
Maintain the highest inventory accuracy levels within the warehouse
Ensure ERP material transactions are executed in a timely manner with regard to scrap, obsolescence, and production order management
Ensure RCCA’s are completed with regard to scrap, obsolescence, write-off within the Warehouse
Drive procurement methodology and principles based on material segmentation and categorisation (ABCXYZ) to optimize inventory level
Own and drive regular review of stock levels, stock categorization and adjustment in line with demand change and supplier performances

S&OP process facilitation

Demand/supply reviews (DMR, SMR) — Ensure the demand review process happens on time, helping the sales, marketing and commercial teams to comply with the requirements and active participation. Ensure that the supply review process is followed, and is provided as input to the process

What you’ll need to succeed
Education

Degree qualified preferably in a relevant Logistic/Material Planning discipline (eg APICS) and/or relevant industry experience
APCIS CPIM or IIPM Diploma.

Experience

Proven leadership experience & a minimum of 6 years as a Materials/Logistics Manager in a medium-high volume premier international business
Knowledge and experience in the implementation of Factory of the future supply chain management methods and tools (lean, visual management, 6S, Kanban, 3PL, VMI, consignment stock, etc.)
Working knowledge of S&OP & capacity management
Knowledge of smart warehousing principles

Competencies

Excellent time management skills – a highly organized individual capable of prioritizing their own workload.
Excellent Supply Chain Management and Procurement skills and best practices
Project management skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Problem solving capability
Critical thinking and decision making
Lean principles and High Trust Habits and Behavioral principles
Proactive with regard to new technology

Language skills

Business English requirement
Site specific local preferred language

You will be part of
As part of a global organization, you will gain access to an extensive network and exciting development projects. At the same time, we value personal development and the close collaboration that characterizes our local operations. Cooperation, commitment, quality, and order are the guiding principles we work by. We are constantly working to maintain a pleasant and enjoyable work environment for our employees with opportunities to grow in your role and develop it further.
Interested to join?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with your CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people.
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