Req No. 4191BR
Job Title Supply Chain Network Optimization Manager
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Performance Materials
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an experienced Supply Chain Network Optimization Manager.

This position will work as part of the Performance Materials group Supply Chain Integration and Optimization team driving the lowest total cost supply chain network design. The position is responsible for generating ideas, collecting and analyzing data to evaluate those ideas, preparing the organization for those changes, and implementing them. Complementing the design and optimization activities are monitoring and ensuring compliance to the optimal design. In addition to Network Design and Optimization this position will be responsible for other Supply Chain projects to enable better execution and reduce cost.

Responsibilities:
1. Supply Chain Network Design, Optimization and Compliance 70%
• Work with a cross-functional team of Asset Management, Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Tax, Trade Compliance, and Transportation and to generate, develop and implement ideas to lower the total cost of our supply network while maintaining target service levels. Maintain documentation on the basis for the design.
• Monitor the compliance to the designed supply chain network, investigate deviations, and implement corrective actions for those deviations.
• Assist in developing a documented process for Network Design, Optimization and Compliance.
• Educate others on our supply chain network design.

2. Supply Chain Improvement Projects 20%
• Develop and execute supply chain improvement projects ranging from work process improvements to cost reduction.

3. Peer Mentoring 10%
• Work with other project managers in the Supply Chain Integration and Optimization team to guide them in project planning, project execution and change management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competencies: Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Functional Competencies:

Required:
• Significant Supply Chain management experience working in a global supply chain organization
• Experience working in Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization
• Experience scoping, developing and executing projects
• Excellent data mining and analytical skills
• Effective change management skills
• Ability to work in an unstructured, fast-paced environment
• Experience working globally and across cultures
 
Preferred:
• Experience working with SAP ERP
• Knowledge of Operations Research
• Experience in the Chemicals Industry
• Structured Continuous Improvement skills and experience with Lean and Sigma
• Knowledge of global transportation, International Tax & VAT/GST, Trade Compliance, Customs, Duties, Production Costing, Inventory costing, and Warehouse costing

Interpersonal Competencies:
• Strong influence skills and ability to drive change in a complex global organization
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) across different functional groups and levels
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and offer solutions

Leadership Competencies:
• Persuade / influence team members, sell ideas effectively, get results and follow through
• Strong decision-making skills, and an understanding of where projects fit into business strategy
• Demonstrate integrity, maturity and a constructive approach to challenges
• Operate independently given direction, set direction and bring ideas and solutions to issues raised

Minimum Educational Level and Professional Certifications:
• B.S. or higher in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• APICS CPIM certification

Experience:
• 10 years Supply Chain Management experience
• 3 years minimum experience in Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization

Travel Requirements:
• 10% need-based travel to Air Products worldwide locations

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #4191BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic