Airgas · 7 hours ago
Supply Chain Optimization Manager
Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expAirgas is Hiring for a Supply Chain Optimization Manager in Independence, OH! The Supply Chain Optimization Manager shall direct the team of optimization analysts, overseeing both the tactical and strategic supply chain modeling functions, and lead the development of optimization tools and systems to enhance modeling capability.
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Responsibilities
Develop and enforce supply chain optimization processes: Establish, document, and continuously refine standardized optimization processes across all supply chain functions, including sourcing, production planning, inventory management, and logistics. This includes defining clear inputs, modeling standards, output interpretation, and governance structures to ensure models are consistently applied and deliver actionable, measurable results that drive business value and efficiency
Work closely with Air Liquide group to develop optimization modeling tools of the future, leveraging AI and other technologies: Act as the primary liaison with Air Liquide's global innovation and digital teams to influence the development and adoption of next-generation optimization technologies. This involves staying abreast of the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and prescriptive analytics to identify and pilot cutting-edge tools that will enhance the precision, speed, and scope of Airgas's supply chain modeling capabilities
Lead Airgas pilot of LIM.Optim S&OP model in the US: Spearhead the successful implementation and change management associated with the LIM.Optim Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) model within Airgas's US operations. This leadership responsibility includes defining the project scope, managing the internal cross-functional team, overseeing data readiness, configuring the model to reflect Airgas-specific constraints and objectives, validating model accuracy, and driving organizational adoption to ensure the tool becomes the authoritative basis for strategic planning decisions
Collaborate with Production, Logistics, and S&OP/S&OE teams on model input and output: Serve as the crucial link between the technical optimization models and the operational business units. This necessitates deep collaboration with Production teams to ensure accurate capacity, cost, and lead-time data are incorporated; with Logistics to model transportation costs and network constraints; and with both S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) teams to align model outputs with long-term strategic plans and short-term execution schedules. Furthermore, the role involves clearly communicating complex model outputs to non-technical stakeholders, translating technical recommendations into actionable business strategies
Manage optimization analysts, focusing on strategic, S&OP, and S&OE modeling horizons: Recruit, train, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of optimization analysts. Direct the team's focus across the full planning spectrum: Strategic Modeling: Long-term network design, capital investment justification, and capacity expansion planning (3-5+ year horizon). S&OP Modeling: Monthly planning cycles, balancing supply and demand, inventory targets, and aggregate production plans (12-18 month horizon). S&OE Modeling: Near-term scheduling, sequencing optimization, and dynamic response to operational disruptions (daily/weekly horizon).Ensure the team's work is aligned with overall business objectives and delivers high-impact, analytically sound recommendations across all planning horizons
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, mathematics or related field
10 or more years of supply chain experience, specifically related to optimization modeling
Must possess outstanding analytical skills, with the ability to learn customized Supply Chain optimization programs
Must possess project management skills, with the ability to lead cross functional groups to a common objective
Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to explain the 'why'
Preferred
Masters degree preferred
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
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