R10089992 Supply Chain & Fleet Ops Lead (Open)
Location:
Houston, TX (HO) - Bulk cryo logistics - Maritime
The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.
Operating as a vital component of the Dubai-based Maritime Air Liquide Global Helium (ALGH) group, Air Liquide Helium Americas Inc. (ALHAI) oversees the comprehensive helium supply chain for the Americas—a region that accounts for nearly 50% of the Group's worldwide sales. Within ALHAI, the logistics team is essential to these functions, tasked with the safe and on-time distribution of critical product to growing affiliate partners like Airgas and Electronics.
Based in Houston, TX, the Supply Chain & Fleet Operations Lead will assume a leadership position within ALHAI's proficient logistics analyst team. This role is responsible for the strategic management of helium logistics throughout the Americas, requiring the ability to harmonize intricate supply-demand variables with a commitment to operational excellence. Acting as a pivotal link between global operations in Dubai and regional activities in the Americas, the Lead will actively shape and execute operational strategies. This role reports to the ALHAI Americas Helium Director but to maintain organizational alignment, the individual will report via a dotted line to the ALGH Operations Director. Daily responsibilities include serving as the lead liaison for internal and external stakeholders and working closely with the logistics analyst group to uphold and improve operational benchmarks. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who excels in high-pressure environments.
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents:We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future Security:401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment ( Day 1 for Air Liquide) / Your benefits start after just 1 day of employment
Schedule and manage deliveries to affiliates in the Americas Zone (U.S., Canada, Mexico).
Forecast affiliate requirements as well as product and rolling stock availability to ensure appropriate supply/demand balance.
Update daily/monthly distribution schedule of deliveries from sources to ALHAI customers to be used by other ALGH/ALHAI teams.
Oversee and optimize the performance of 3rd party carriers, ensuring stringent compliance with Air Liquide’s safety standards and cost-efficiency benchmarks.
Actively promote safety and compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures, while maintaining a “zero” vehicle accident / injury frequency rate
Serve as the primary escalation point for emergency logistics and safety incidents, ensuring immediate response and adherence to Group safety protocols
Imports / Exports
Ensure ALHAI processes are fully compliant with fundamental import/export control regulations.
Work with freight forwarding agents, shipping lines, and transportation companies to coordinate oceangoing and inland container traffic
Fleet Management
Track and schedule routine fleet maintenance
Ensure adequate and cost-efficient chassis availability for the fleet
Business Processes
Act as the main point of contact for the ALHAI logistics team to internal and external parties.
Utilize all computer applications effectively (ex: Telemetry, Google Apps) and ensure timely updates to internal ERP with all vital information: fill schedule, deliveries, port and overseas positions, and invoicing data
Design and monitor supply chain KPIs to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Support internal and external audit processes
Long-Term Planning
Represent ALHAI’s logistics position in global discussions with the ALGH team and influence decisions impacting all geographies.
Develop and/or support and execute periodic project-based work driven by emerging business needs
General Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Logistics, Supply Chain)
5+ years of related experience with working knowledge of applicable government regulations (DOT, Import/Export)
Solid commitment to customer service and customer satisfaction
Strong analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks on tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to use analytical thinking/techniques to solve problems
Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills especially in an environment with a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds; advanced stakeholder management
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of software applications (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, operational & product management systems, etc);
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Applies knowledge of continuous improvement
Minimal recurring travel (<20%) domestic and international
Ability to be “on call” during off hours
Time flexibility in order to virtually meet regularly with team members in the Paris and Dubai offices.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Oracle R12 invoicing and Power BI
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build 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 background. 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.
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies.
Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
