Head of Transport Management Central Europe (m/f/d)

Introduction

What if your next role could shape the future of transportation across Central Europe?

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries.

Tasks

Join Hilti as Head of Transport Management Central Europe and turn strategy into measurable impact. You will lead the regional transport organization, strengthen service and cost performance and develop a high-performing team—while collaborating with markets, partners and colleagues across Europe.

• Set and deliver the Central Europe transport strategy, balancing outstanding customer service with cost efficiency
• Lead national and international activities across parcel, express, less-than-truckload (LTL), long-length freight and special transports
• Own the regional budget, forecasts and performance steering through clear service, quality and cost KPIs
• Shape the carrier landscape through tenders, partner selection and commercial negotiations
• Build trusted partnerships across markets, functions and external providers to deliver regional projects and seamless execution
• Lead, coach and inspire your team, creating a collaborative culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement
• Representing Transport Management in international forums and driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the organization

Profile

• A university degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Several years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics or supply chain management
• Strong expertise in transport markets, carrier management and strategic network design and optimization
• Commercial and analytical strength, with experience managing budgets, KPIs and performance
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Confident communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills across organizational levels
• Written and spoken fluency in German and English

We offer

What’s In It for You

• A highly visible leadership role with direct impact on regional supply chain performance
• The opportunity to shape transport strategy across countries and business units
• Close collaboration with international teams and senior leaders
• A culture built on trust, empowerment, performance and continuous learning
• Strong development opportunities in a successful global company

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.