Supply Chain Optimization Analyst

Overview

R Supply Chain Optimization Analyst (Open)

Location:

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

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas 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 the following functions: weekly S&O E planning, monthly S&OP, outage planning, resource planning, etc. They will be responsible for driving efficiency in the supply chain for all products supported by Airgas Merchant Gas.

We are looking for you !

Salary Range: 70-100k

Recruiter:
Deondre Taylor /  /

• Supply Chain Planning and Optimization:
  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.
• Collaborative Plan Development and Refinement:
  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.
• Strategic Scenario Analysis and Modeling:
  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.
• Process Improvement and Automation 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.

• 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

• The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Associates may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Associates may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
• Associates will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Associates will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

• The job requires being on-call after normal working hours due to the 24-hour nature of our business.
• Rare regional travel with the potential for overnight travel.
• Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and…