Job Description

We are hiring!

Airgas is Hiring for a Carrier Program Manager in Independence, OH!

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

We are looking for you!

• Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.
• Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

Excellent Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Quentin Chavis Jr. / quentin.chavisjr@airgas.com / 346-459-4397

Job Description Summary: T his position is responsible for management of carrier operations across the United States. This includes dedicated, seasonal and on-demand carriers used in support of Bulk & On-Site for Airgas Merchant Gases as well as Large Industries and Oil & Gas business. This position is also responsible for the continuing improvement and enablement of the overall Carrier Strategy. Lastly, collaboration and leadership across the distribution and logistics team and regional sales organization is required in order to deliver the lowest cost option at the safest and highest level of customer service achievable. Serve as the on-site point of contact for construction and commissioning management.

• Development of programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the Carrier Operations team.
• Work in conjunction with leadership to develop and implement both short and long-term strategies for the management of Carrier Operations.
• Benchmark in collaboration with industry and academic logistics leaders and be a change agent to transform the logistics operation through technology, innovation, and best practices.
• Responsible for documentation, formal changes in resources requirements at each carrier terminal and communicates these needs via established procedures.
• Responsible for the securing of 3rd party carriers to meet Airgas’ operational requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement to track carrier contract expiration dates, renewals, price adjustments, etc. Partners with Finance and accounting departments to provide carrier financials.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to measure carrier Key Performance Indicators. Manages performance against objectives on a regular basis.
• Prepare comprehensive presentations for quarterly business reviews (QBRs) that include analysis of carrier safety records, performance metrics (e.g., on-time delivery, cost efficiency, compliance), and trends.
• Lead the presentation of this data to stakeholders, including management, internal teams, and carrier representatives, and facilitate discussions to drive action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Research e-commerce tools capable of reducing the use of paperwork for the Carrier team. Development and implementation of systems and processes to reduce data errors.
• Ensure accountability for and ownership of regulatory carrier compliance, e.g., FDA, DOT, and other Government compliance requirements.
• Proactively manage quality incidents by conducting root cause analysis, developing formal written reports, and implementing corrective actions to improve carrier performance and compliance.
• Manages and directs the carrier analysts and administrators to ensure carrier trip processing and invoice processing is accomplished in a timely manner in order to ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing as well as vendor payments.
• Responsible for tracking the number and reason codes for on-demand (spot) carriers via an interactive process working closely with all Logistics Managers.
• Assists Product Supply and Product Management with Supply Chain network design and improvement (strategic level).
• Collaborates on the planning and execution of disaster recovery plans

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Logistics, Engineering, Business administration or a related field required
• 8 years’ work experience in the logistics and/or 3rd party carrier functions
• Strong knowledge of SAP
• Previous invoicing experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with cryogenic carriers a plus
• Experience with procurement preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Up to 5% of work time
• Must have reliable, appropriate transportation.
• Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility.

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please click to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com .

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