Hardware, lighting, and electronic locking systems manufacturer for furniture and building automation
Häfele is a century-old German hardware and systems specialist serving furniture and building automation markets. The tech stack is SAP-heavy (S/4HANA, SD, MM, WM, FI, EWM) with modern web frontends (React, TypeScript) and industrial protocols (KNX, BACnet), indicating a company managing complex supply chains and product configuration alongside digital transformation. Active projects cluster around supplier workflows, energy optimization, and lean operations—suggesting internal process modernization is a priority as much as external product innovation.
Häfele manufactures intelligent hardware, lighting systems, and electronic locking solutions for furniture makers, kitchen outfitters, and building automation integrators. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Nagold, Baden-Württemberg, the company operates across 5,001–10,000 employees globally, with current hiring concentrated in Germany across sales, engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles. The product portfolio spans hinges, sliding-door systems, lighting controls, cabinet hardware, and integrated locking—all supporting both OEM and end-user channels. Operational scale is reflected in multi-ERP implementations and global content management rollout.
Primary: SAP S/4HANA, SAP SD/MM/WM/FI/EWM for supply chain and finance. Frontend: React, TypeScript, React Native. Integrations: Salesforce, KNX, BACnet (building automation), FirstSpirit (CMS). Desktop/mobile: Windows, iOS, Android.
Yes. Active engineering roles total 10 across a decelerating hiring velocity; most positions are mid-level, with some senior and manager posts. Hiring is currently focused in Germany.
Supplier onboarding and development, global content management system rollout, energy optimization, lean transformation, sales process automation, and key account management—spanning supply chain, digital, and operational efficiency.
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