Inventory Control Manager

R10090692 Inventory Control Manager (Open)

Location:

Rancho Cordova, CA (Regional Office) - Cust. installations

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

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Airgas is Hiring for an Inventory Control Manager in Rancho Cordova, CA!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: Position pays $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus and car allowance. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• 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.

Recruiter: Adrienne (Adrienne.Ogletree-Adrien-SC@airliquide.com)

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with the region's hardgoods inventory policies and procedures. This position will champion accurate and timely inventory management and reporting. A high level of coordination with divisional and regional teams is required in order to contribute to regional financial health, monitor operational controls, maintain timelines for inventory cycle counts and perform variance analyses and reporting. Ideally, you are a knowledgeable inventory contributor who is technically proficient, possesses excellent analytical skills, demonstrates inclusive leadership and is experienced in advancing systems and processes.

Job Duties:

• Partner with the region in developing and bringing to life inventory strategy including stocking levels and branding.

• Develop and bring to life required process changes and proactive adjustments to minimize and navigate inventory variances, including new SOPs or other Company policies and procedures.

• Empowers, nurtures growth for, and guides the Inventory Control Specialist.

• Work with branches to support "bolt-on" programs/other inventory promotions, new product or other vendor/Radnor sponsored inventory programs.

• Work with branches to improve Hardgoods Day Supply (HDS), slow moving /obsolete inventory stock and inventory reserve expense.

• Provide branch-based reporting to measure inventory turns, inactive inventory, adjustments and other relevant metrics.

• Support branches in ensuring that inventory levels are properly managed, accurate, and compliant in accordance with Airgas Operating Standards (AOS).

• Coordinate and support hardgoods cycle counts at the plants and branches.

• Review and approve inventory adjustments as a result of variances to physical counts compared to the perpetual inventory records in accordance with defined variance thresholds; collaborate with plant and branch personnel to determine the underlying factors of inventory variances.

• Support Accounts Payable and Corporate Purchasing by exploring and correcting problems with invoices.

• Provide branch-based reporting to measure inventory turns, inactive inventory, adjustments and other relevant metrics.

• Support the Field in establishing appropriate levels and set-up for Corporate purchasing systems, including freezes/guarantees and Min/Max stocking levels to help ensure dynamic deployment and other automated inventory management systems are performing effectively.

• Collaborate in the validation and verification of inventories related to acquisitions.

• Commitment to working safely and not allowing unsafe conditions or practices to exist.

• Respond to field inquiries related to above functions and other departmental operations.

• Frequent travel within the region and occasional overnight travel may be required.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science or related degree field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.

• 3+ years of inventory management experience.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively design, recommend and implement practices, processes and procedures with a high attention to detail.

• Exceptional organization & time management skills with ability to use time efficiently handling multiple demands, supporting multiple people and competing priorities effectively.

• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior inventory analysis experience preferred.

• Prior experience in the welding industry in an inventory or analytical position preferred.

• Strong demonstrated proficiency in Google Office as well and Power Bi preferred.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of SAP and Business Warehouse (BW) preferred.

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Benefits

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, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

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

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas 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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