Airgas · 2 hours ago
Supply Chain Optimization Analyst
Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expAirgas is Hiring for a Supply Chain Optimization Analyst in Independence, OH! The Supply Chain Optimization Analyst will be responsible for utilizing LIM.Optim, or other supply chain optimization tool(s), to support various planning functions and drive efficiency in the supply chain for all products supported by Airgas Merchant Gas.
IndustrialMedicalRetail
Responsibilities
Execute and manage the weekly Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) models for designated product lines and geographical regions, primarily leveraging the advanced optimization capabilities of the LIM.Optim tool. This includes ensuring data accuracy, model integrity, and timely generation of actionable S&OE plans
Serve as a key analytical partner to Supply Chain Managers, actively supporting their efforts in the development, maintenance, and ongoing execution of the S&OE plan. Proactively solicit, integrate, and apply qualitative and quantitative feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve model parameters, assumptions, and resultant plan accuracy and effectiveness
Design, build, and execute complex scenario models to evaluate potential changes, disruptions, or investments within the supply chain network. Specifically, this involves assessing trade-offs between critical operational objectives, such as evaluating the efficiency (e.g., cost optimization, utilization rates) versus the resilience (e.g., inventory buffers, alternative sourcing, risk mitigation) of various supply chain configurations and providing data-driven recommendations to leadership
Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain planning and analytics function. This includes comprehensively mapping and documenting current operational and analytical workflows, rigorously identifying inherent inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and manual processes. Based on this analysis, propose, develop, and lead the implementation of automated solutions and new best practices to enhance speed, accuracy, and scalability of planning operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, mathematics or a related field
2 years experience in the transportation or logistics industry
Must possess outstanding written and communication skills
Ability to work well with multiple levels of management and employees
Critical-thinking skills and organizational abilities are imperative
Advanced knowledge of Google applications (Docs, Sheets and Slides)
Ability to operate custom supply chain software (ALTO, PI)
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to analyze demand and choose the most accurate forecasting algorithm
Ability to understand analysis methods based on statistics such as standard deviation, best fit analysis, control charts and scatter gram analysis
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percents
Analytical skills on planned versus actual production and demand as well as forecasting methods
Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Short-term and long-term disability
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
Parental leave
Vacation
Sick time
Floating holidays
Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
401k plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
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Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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