Project Business Material Manager

Hilti Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilti Emirates is seeking a Project Materials Manager to own the flow of materials for large projects across the META region, based in Dubai.

You will collaborate with Sales and Project teams to optimize stock and service levels, drive inventory decisions, and ensure timely project orders.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business, 3+ years in materials management, strong MS Office/SAP/JDA skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business fields required (focus in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management preferred).
• 3+ years of professional experience in a materials management or planning role.
• Prior experience with MS Office (Excel, PPT), SAP ERP, JDA systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the process of managing the flow of materials for large projects within the META region, ensuring stock optimization and service levels.
• Partner with Sales, Large Project team and others to communicate supply issues and risks affecting project orders.
• Increase efficiency and effectiveness in the overall project materials management processes.

Skills

Fluency in English

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PPT)

SAP ERP

JDA systems

Job description

Job Description

As a key member of the META Materials Management Team you are supporting the business results of META (Middle East, Turkey, and Africa), within the Materials Management operations for large projects & complex customer orders from Dubai. You are expected to take an active regional role by engaging in best practice projects and functioning as part of a regional and global team.

Make Construction Better

Make Construction Better

What You'll Do

The key responsibility of the Project Materials Manager is to own and drive the process of managing the flow of materials for large projects & project business within the markets of the Region META (Middle East, Turkey & Africa) ensuring that there is an optimization of stock and service level at all locations in line with company objectives (Stock Availability, Customer Satisfaction/Sales order execution, Days on Hand, Obsolescence, Forecast Quality).

You will partner with and communicate effectively to keep appropriate stakeholders in the organization (Sales, Large Project organization, and others) up to date of supply issues and situations affecting risks and release of project orders and you should increase the efficiency & effectiveness in the overall project materials management processes.

Responsibilities Will Include

• In collaboration & partnership with the Mainstream (non-project business) MM team, check regional materials supply / capabilities for large projects, clarifying lead times & taking proactive measures on any stock shortages to resolve the situation at the earliest opportunity
• Execute Project SFI (Sales Forecast Integration) meetings to agree on inventory decisions for large projects
• Manage inventory approvals within Project SFI and Inventory Investment Request (PB S&OP process)
• Coordinate different MO/Mainstream MM's for purchasing of project related materials, entering project forecast based on Project BOM's into planning system and manage Project BOM changes
• Manage project stock & stock reservation processes to ensure that service and inventory targets are met

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Business fields required (focus in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management preferred)
• 3+ years of professional experience in a materials management or planning role
• Prior experience in with MS Office (Excel, PPT) , SAP ERP, JDA systems is preferred.
• Strong knowledge in the Logistics processes (e.g. understanding of principles of inventory management, international shipping, warehouse/transportation management, etc.) and strong analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills, passion for people development, and excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English language
• Based in Dubai

What's In It For You

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.

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.