R10050294 Director of Supply Chain (Open)

Location:

Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Management - AMG-Corp

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We are hiring!

Airgas is hiring for a Director of Supply Chain

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.

Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.

Excellent Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, and Tuition Assistance. Additionally, we have a Scholarship Program for Dependent Children, Parental Leave of up to 2 weeks of paid parental leave to eligible associates, and Child Birth Benefit for eligible associates (birth mothers) of 14 weeks of leave at 100% pay. Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

Recruiter: Quentin Chavis Jr / quentin.chavisjr@airgas.com / 346-459-4397

Job Description Summary: The Director is responsible to lead the Supply Chain team ensuring Airgas meets the expectations of over 10,000 bulk customers throughout the United States.  The Director will have the overall responsibility for the supply chain of ASU, CO2 and LH2 for Airgas Merchant Gases.

Lead a group of Supply Chain Managers & Analysts that are responsible for the supply chain of Airgas bulk products.  

Lead the team in meeting and exceeding Airgas Integrated Bulk Operations (IBO) initiatives specifically IBO Optimization.  Responsible for a bulk supply chain that consists of 50+ production plants, 1,100+ bulk drivers, 750 trailers and 270 rail cars. 

Lead the team for ensuring reliable product supply for customers during planned/unplanned outages, force majeure situations and coordinate appropriately with multiple groups within Airgas and Air Liquide. 

This role will make decisions that have an impact on the profitability and customer experience of all 16 Airgas Regional Companies, Air Liquide Large Industries and Air Liquide Electronics. Advise Product Management and the sales team on the impact of  business development opportunities to the Airgas network.

Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, work across the business identifying significant efficiencies and implementing changes while avoiding disruption to daily activities.  

Benchmark with industry and academic logistics leaders; transform the logistic operation through technology, innovation and best practices

Collaborate with Distribution, Production, Energy Management, Logistics and Product Management to deliver our products safely, on time and economically to our diverse customer base.

Interact with the WBL to set global standards for the supply chain. Interact and share best practices with international supply chain leaders within our parent company, Air Liquide.

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

At least five years multiple site strategic management/leadership experience required

At least ten years logistics/supply chain/distribution experience required 

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Ability to operate custom supply chain software (ALTO, OSCD, PI)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree is a plus. 

Previous industrial gas experience a plus

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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