Job Abstract

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

We are looking for you!

• Location: Independence, OH (6055 Rockside Woods Boulevard North)

• Reports to: Sales & Operation Planning Manager

• Schedule: Hybrid (3 on site, 2 remote) / 8am - 5pm

• Travel: up to 10%

• 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.

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, 14 weeks paid child birth benefit, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment.

Recruiter: Laura Brewer / laura.brewer@airgas.com / 832-954-4791

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Job Description Summary: The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining a 24-month rolling forecast for the bulk product lines.  This role will be essential to the business in analyzing the statistical and value-add forecasts that will influence major decisions such as financial targets and capital investments. This forecast is expected to improve product availability, optimize inventory levels throughout our bulk supply chain, and improve efficiencies throughout our internal operations.

Forecasting and Planning 

• Implement manual forecast trend adjustments based on value-add from the business.  Build and maintain a rolling 24-month forecast. Validate trends for the top 80% of the volume for each product line. 

• Review and inform the business of Forecast Accuracy/Bias trends along with development and execution of key corrective action plans. Work closely with Sales, Product Management & Supply Chain Leaders to build assumptions and gain demand plan commitments. 

• Utilize multiple computer-based tools such as our ALTO scheduling software, SCADA plant storage data, PI Vision, PowerBI, and telemetry 

Logistics Optimization and Data Management

• Build and maintain standard work of demand plan and forecast improvements to be used across the organization internationally that drive the Budget and Financial Forecasting plans for Airgas. Execute monthly S&OP meetings for the respective product line. 

• Develop and execute a history cleansing process. Maintain data validation and data integrity of new customers, obsolete customers.

• Execute monthly S&OP meetings for the respective product line. Constant collaboration with cross-functional teams to gain business insights.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, mathematics or related field, required

• 5 years of experience in Demand Planning

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

• Advanced knowledge of Google applications & Smartsheets, able to save and maintain electronic files Ability to operate custom supply chain software (ALTO, Plant Information)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Supply and Inventory balancing

• Experience in Power BI?

• CPIM, CSCP or PMP certification

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. 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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. 

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Recruiter: Laura Brewer / laura.brewer@airgas.com / 832-954-4791

This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

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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 here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here 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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