Regional Supply Planner

Hilti Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilti Malaysia is seeking a proactive Demand/Supply Planning professional to manage finished goods flow and optimise inventory and service levels across market locations. You will collaborate with Demand Planning and Market Organisations, release POs, and lead reconciliation calls to ensure product availability and cost-effective operations.

The role requires 2–5 years in demand/supply planning, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong SAP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years Demand/Supply Planning experience.
• Bachelor degree in planning, operations, logistics, or related field.
• Proficient in SAP R3 – DRP, Inventory Modules, and Data Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel for building reports.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and proactive mindset.
• Assertive execution and follow-up skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient PC software including MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks daily.
• Cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration with a customer mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Market Organisations to manage product portfolio.
• Release purchasing orders to ensure availability and optimal inventory.
• Manage inventory shortages with cost-efficient actions.
• Ensure supply aligns with BU annual plan and forecasts.
• Lead Demand and Supply Reconciliation calls.
• Support monthly Market S&OP meetings.
• Oversee on-time execution of new product launches.
• Minimise obsolescence through tight controls and supplier returns.
• Own inventory positioning, MOQ negotiation, and portfolio pruning.
• Contribute to Phase In/Phase Out with customer satisfaction.
• Master data creation for APO/JDA and SAP master data.
• Support KPI achievement (availability, days of stock, lead time).
• Monitor performance indicators and report to senior management.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Leverage SAP and Hilti processes to enhance supply chains.
• Assist team members with other duties as needed.

Skills

Demand/Supply Planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in planning/operations/logistics/supply chain

Tools

SAP R3 – DRP

Excel (advanced reports)

SAP APO/JDA

BW Analyser / BW workbooks

Job description

What's the role?

Manage the flow of finished goods materials within the market organisations ensuring there is an optimisation of

inventory and service levels at all locations in line with the following company objectives:

• Purchasing for business unit / trade basket portfolio(s)
• Manage product availability to achieve corporate service levels
• Manage inventory levels to achieve working capital targets
• Support Regional Demand Planning team and sales channels in providing world class customer service

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Demand Planning team and Market Organizations to manage product portfolio(s)
• Release of purchasing orders to ensure targeted product availability and optimum inventory levels with proactive management of system / planning alerts and communication to the organization
• Manage inventory shortages ensuring that appropriate action is taken to resolve them with minimum cost and minimal impact to customers including airfreight spent per BU
• Ensure supply is aligned, at Business Unit (BU) level, with Annual Sales Plan and Forecasts
• Prepare, present and lead the Demand and Supply Reconciliation calls with our Demand Planning team
• Prepare and possibly contribute to the Markets monthly S&OP meetings
• Ensure On-time / accurate execution of new product launches
• Minimise obsolescence through tight purchasing controls and communication across the business. Initiate return to supplier and inter-company sales to reduce Obsolescence and Excess stock risks.
• Own the inventory positioning topics, negotatiate minimum order quantities, sourcing strategies and drive portfolio pruning and scrapping for each markets
• Contribute to the Phase In / Phase Out process to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction while minimizing total logistics costs
• Master data creation and maintenance of the planning tool (APO/JDA) and other system related master data (SAP)
• Contribute pro-actively to the achievement of KPIs including product availability, days of stock, leadtime accuracy and obsolescence
• Monitoring of operational performance indicators, system alerts and reporting to senior management
• Support definition and execution of continuous improvement projects
• Leverage SAP functionality, Hilti global processes and best practice benchmarks to enhance supply chain processes
• Support team members with other duties from time to time as may be required

What You'll Bring

Mandate

• 2-5 years Demand/Supply Planning experience required
• 2. University Bachelor degree (planning, operations, logistics, or supply chain related field)
• 3. Proficient user of SAP R3 – DRP, Inventory Modules & Data Management
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel with experience in building advanced reports
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and can do attitude
• Demonstrated assertive execution and follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship, influencing & negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of PC & software applications including MS Office
• Ability to prioritize & execute multiple tasks to achieve daily operational deadlines
• Ability to work with others, cross-functionally and cross-culturally, with a customer mindset

Preferred

• Experience using SAP APO/JDA – forecasting & purchasing modules
• 2. APICS Certification (CPIM module)
• 3. Experience using SAP BI reporting tools, specifically the use of BW Analyser and BW workbooks
• LEAN Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher

What's In It For You

Known for our focus on providing fulfilling careers and a culture of Performance with Care, we are Ranked 19th amongst India’s Best Workplaces and 4th Among Asia’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work Institute. Hilti India has also been recognized as one the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2024 by GPTW.

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.