Lead Logistics Analyst

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Company Profile

Airgas (Air Liquide company) is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hard goods/related products, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Lead Logistics Analyst who will assist other Logistics Planners to accurately forecast bulk product deliveries by planning and adjusting scheduled trips to ensure customer service levels and efficiency of operations with available resources, while supporting the Airgas Merchant Gases safety culture and adherence to DOT rules and regulations.

Covers while Planners are out and have the knowledge to shift from desk to desk and a general working knowledge of the customers in their assigned territory.

Education Level

• College Degree with emphasis in operations management, logistics, or business administration (required)

Work Experience

• 2 years of prior relevant experience (required)
• 3 years of logistics planning experience at Airgas in place of a college degree for internal candidates
• Experience in the transportation or logistics industry (required)

Duties/Responsibilities

Operational Duties-

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of bulk gases to internal and external customers. Frequent communication with customers to ensure adequate supply of product is in storage and adjust delivery schedule to meet and exceed customer expectations. Handle diverse issues of internal and external customers on time.
• Forecasting, adjusting, planning, and scheduling deliveries of bulk cryogenic gases in a timely and efficient manner by confirming systems data (tank readings, telemetry readings, planned deliveries) to determine and adjust the delivery schedule for all accounts.
• Monitor, estimate, and forecast customer usage rates to determine delivery requirements. Proactively reach out to our customers to understand usage changes and production plans

Communicational Roles-

• Extensive communication and coordination with production, distribution, and sales departments within Airgas, which includes drivers, terminal managers, maintenance personnel, customer service technicians, and others to carry out daily functions.
• Support the Airgas safety culture through planning safe deliveries to customer sites and encouraging drivers to adhere to DOT rules and regulations
• Utilize multiple computer-based tools such as our ALTO scheduling software, PeopleNet onboard computer, SCADA plant storage data, PI Vision, Power BI, and telemetry

Team Lead Duties-

• Assist in the Service Interruption review process and other special projects as needed. Strong focus on meeting customer expectations through forecasting and scheduling deliveries of bulk cryogenic gases.  Assist with resolving complex planning concerns and issues.
• Responsible for modeling and reinforcing the Be Act Engage principles and creating an engaging environment for the planners and associates they help lead.
• Takes a leadership role within the Logistics office and assists in training new hires. Ability to assist in the running of the logistics floor, by helping peers with their job duties as needed. Excellent computer skills with attention to detail to confirm systems data (tank readings, telemetry readings, planned deliveries); determine and adjust delivery schedule for customer accounts.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and understand when to escalate potential issues
• Ability to recognize discrepancies and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise, and diplomacy
• Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when issues need to be escalated
• Analytical abilities with keen attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy, and be able to build effective relationships with all levels and roles in the organization

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a 401 (k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Employer’s Statement

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.