JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Helium Supply Chain & Product Management role has direct responsibility for managing Matheson’s global helium logistics, helium sourcing contract administration and product management responsibility for Matheson’s helium business.
The role is also responsible for managing the Sales & Operations Planning process and for managing the inputs and analysis of the P&L.
Location : Irving, TX
Essential Functions
Essential Function
Global Logistics
Manage worldwide bulk liquid helium shipments though a staff of three (4) direct reports located in Irving, TX; Poland and Dubai, UAE
Sourcing Contract Administration
- Manage existing sourcing contracts and supply arrangements
- Monitor take-or-pay commitments
- Manage helium storage contract & in-kind purchases
- Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings
- Develop annual sourcing budget
Global Supply Portfolio Optimization
- Maintain relationships with competitors’ logistics teams
- Pursue trades, swaps, tolling, backup, container rental, as required
Product Management
- Coordinate customer strategy with field sales
- Develop product pricing for new business & renewals
- Provide helium sales training for field sales teams
- Coordinate price adjustments
- Communicate marketing strategy
General
- Provide input to development of Global Helium’s business strategies
- Manage the business within agreed operating expense budgets
- Contribute to special projects such as container requirement modeling, helium related capital investment analysis, etc.
Key Performance Criteria :
- On time deliveries
- Take-or-pay supply commitments
- Operating expenses
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Req /
Pref
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Logistics / Supply Chain Management or Business
Required
Post Grad
Preferred
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Required /
Preferred
7-9 years
Management Experience
Preferred
1-3 years
7-9 years
4-6 years
Industrial Gases Industry experience
Preferred
4-6 years
1-3 years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Export / Import supply chain optimization experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to negotiate and build customer rapport
- Strong analytical and decision making skills
- Understanding of financial project evaluation methodologies
- Ability to manage complex projects
- Multicultural awareness
Required Competencies :
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Analytical and creative problem solving
- Performance through people
- Partnership building
- Influencing
- Customer intimacy
- Information sharing
- Visible leadership
- Growth drive
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses / Certifications
Licenses / Certification Details
Time Frame
Required /
Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Category :
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
N / A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Stationary Position
Move / Traverse
Stationary Position / Seated
Transport / Lifting
Transport / Carrying
Exerting Force / Pushing
Exerting Force / Pulling
Ascend / Descend
Balancing
Position Self / Stooping
Position Self / Kneeling
Position Self / Crouching
Position Self / Crawling
Reaching
Handling
Grasping
Feeling
Communicate / Talking
Communicate / Hearing
Repetitive Motions
Coordination
Travel Requirements
Estimated Amount
Brief Description
International Travel to Dubai and / or Poland to effectively manage team. Travel both domestic and International for trade events, Helium Source and Customer meetings.
Mental Demands
Working Condition
N / A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer thatcomplies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protectedveteran status.
EOE AAM / F / VET / Disability