AIRGAS USA, LLC
Senior Inventory Manager
AIRGAS USA, LLC, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 45013
AIRGAS USA, LLC - Senior Inventory Manager - Hamilton, Ohio
Location:
Levittown, PA - Warehouse - (SAF)How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Hardgoods Supply Chain Senior Inventory Manager will be responsible for analyzing real-time data from all aspects of the hardgoods supply chain, including manufacturers, vendors, wholesalers, logistics, customers, and DC's. The role will be a key element in optimizing stocking levels and ensuring products are in the locations that best serve our Regions/Branches and customers. In addition, the HGSC Senior Inventory Manager will liaise between the DC's, National Purchasing (i.e. Buying Center), and Product Management to seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase working capital.Create a vision for world-class inventory management and inventory control by leveraging industry best practices.Develop inventory strategies from receiving dock to shipping, including inventory analysis, developing the inventory roadmap, and auditing the accurate cycle counting of inventory.Strategic development of programs and projects, determining targets, deliverables, and timelines, developing the annual plan, and managing the plan.Lead the KPI management, establishing competitive benchmarks to enable improved customer experience.Manage the process for returning inventory from Branches to DC's.Lead process for donating and/or discarding obsolete inventory.Work with DC's, National Purchasing, and National Information Systems (NIS) teams on automation and digital transformation opportunities.Achieve monthly and quarterly inventory accuracy targets and identify improvement opportunities.Lead and manage multiple, complex work streams within and/or across program(s) and collaborate with various departments including Process Improvement and CX.Provide support to execute the strategy of continuous improvements in key supply chain metrics by managing programs and projects, communicating progress, escalating challenges, and ensuring clear and timely communication to stakeholders.Are you a MATCH?To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Personal Characteristics:Ability to overcome resistance to organizational change and lead Continuous Improvements.Develop and maintain rapport with associates at all levels of the organization to drive results.Strategic planning for Supply Chain effectiveness and continuous improvement.Work with all levels of management, carriers, vendors, and sales.Logical, organized, and multi-task oriented with daily decisions on inventory issues.Strong communication, strategic, and leadership skills.Fully understands SAP transactions for Purchasing, Scheduling, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse functions.Strong organizational, team-building, and communication skills.The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrix organization.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.M.A./M.S. degree in Supply Chain Management or MBA preferred.A minimum of 5 years' experience in management/supervisory/planning experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
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Location:
Levittown, PA - Warehouse - (SAF)How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Hardgoods Supply Chain Senior Inventory Manager will be responsible for analyzing real-time data from all aspects of the hardgoods supply chain, including manufacturers, vendors, wholesalers, logistics, customers, and DC's. The role will be a key element in optimizing stocking levels and ensuring products are in the locations that best serve our Regions/Branches and customers. In addition, the HGSC Senior Inventory Manager will liaise between the DC's, National Purchasing (i.e. Buying Center), and Product Management to seek opportunities to reduce costs and increase working capital.Create a vision for world-class inventory management and inventory control by leveraging industry best practices.Develop inventory strategies from receiving dock to shipping, including inventory analysis, developing the inventory roadmap, and auditing the accurate cycle counting of inventory.Strategic development of programs and projects, determining targets, deliverables, and timelines, developing the annual plan, and managing the plan.Lead the KPI management, establishing competitive benchmarks to enable improved customer experience.Manage the process for returning inventory from Branches to DC's.Lead process for donating and/or discarding obsolete inventory.Work with DC's, National Purchasing, and National Information Systems (NIS) teams on automation and digital transformation opportunities.Achieve monthly and quarterly inventory accuracy targets and identify improvement opportunities.Lead and manage multiple, complex work streams within and/or across program(s) and collaborate with various departments including Process Improvement and CX.Provide support to execute the strategy of continuous improvements in key supply chain metrics by managing programs and projects, communicating progress, escalating challenges, and ensuring clear and timely communication to stakeholders.Are you a MATCH?To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Personal Characteristics:Ability to overcome resistance to organizational change and lead Continuous Improvements.Develop and maintain rapport with associates at all levels of the organization to drive results.Strategic planning for Supply Chain effectiveness and continuous improvement.Work with all levels of management, carriers, vendors, and sales.Logical, organized, and multi-task oriented with daily decisions on inventory issues.Strong communication, strategic, and leadership skills.Fully understands SAP transactions for Purchasing, Scheduling, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse functions.Strong organizational, team-building, and communication skills.The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrix organization.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.M.A./M.S. degree in Supply Chain Management or MBA preferred.A minimum of 5 years' experience in management/supervisory/planning experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
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