Manager, CO2 Supply Chain Planning

Job Summary:

This role serves as the primary liaison between the Supply team and fieldSales organizations ensuring seamless alignment between current and future demand while preparing the supply network to meet these needs at the lowest overall delivered cost. The positionis responsible fortactical and operationalSupplyChainPlanning and network optimization for bulk CO2 products across the U.S. and Canada. Additionally the roleidentifiesand evaluates long-term projects and opportunities to drive cost savings productivity and efficiency improvements within the CO2 supply chain. It alsoprovidescriticalSupplyChain insights to support strategic growth initiatives.

Why Messer

Messer is the worlds largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our peopleat every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

PrimaryInterfacebetweenMarkets/SalesStrategicProductManagementandOperationsforCO2

• Primaryday-to-dayinterfacewithaccount managersandregionalMarkets leadershiponunderstanding changesincustomerdemandthatwillaffect thesupplynetworkconfiguration

• Provide product availabilityandcosting analysesto Strategic ProductManagement for over DOA-based newbusiness andinvestment case analyses and seniormanagement for overall business management

• Provide CO2 outage(dislocation)costs during major outages/force majeure events for costrecoverypolicydefined byStrategic ProductManagement andMarkets

TacticalSupplyChainPlanningandOptimization:

• Assigns plant production rates andinventorytargets incollaborationwith field operationsandEnergyProcurement teamto minimize overall product costs.Thisincludes day-of plant turndowns/shutdownstomeet powerreduction obligations andminimize/avoidpeakpowercosts.

• Responsibleforcoordinatingwith Scheduling teamsoninventoryizeimpacttocustomers.

• Ensuresallmid-andlong-termpurchaseagreementsareutilizedbasedonlowesttotalincrementalcosts.

• Responsible for developmentuse and compliance to proprietarynetworkoptimization systems(TACT)including qualityofinputsandadherencetooutputs.

• Execute supplyreviewswith field personnel and develop operationalplansfor Sales andOperations Planning.Sets transportresourcelevelsrequiredtofulfilplanwhileminimizingassetsandcosts.

OperativeSupplyChainResponse:

• Execute supply reviews with field personnel and develop operational plans for Sales and Operations Planning. Sets transport resource levelsrequiredto fulfilplanwhile minimizing assets and costs.

Other:

• SupervisesraillogisticsanalystwhoisresponsiblefordailymanagementoftheCO2andArgonrailfleetsincludingISOcontainersfor exportoptimizesCO2railoperationsandprovides detailed analysis onmonthlycostperformancefuturefleetsizingneedsoperativekeyperformanceindicatorsandcoordinateswithFOB(pickup)customers.

• Responsiblefor developingkeyoperationalassumptions and associated costs forthe annual budgetingprocess and on-goingreforecastsincludingpurchasesrailshipmentsplanned outage(dislocation)costs

Required Skills:

• Critical Behaviors:Analytical thinking influencing (direct and indirect) effective information sharing change management strategy delivery visible leadership and growth-driven mindset.

• Collaboration:Partnership building and capability development to drive team success.

• Functional/Technical Proficiency:

• Strategic and tactical problem-solving to manage complex national networks.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) and SAP.

• Excellent communication and prioritization management skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Abachelors degreerequired preferably inLogisticsSupplyChainManagementBusinessorrelated field

• Minimum7yearsexperienceinindustrialgasesorrelatedprocessindustry with SupplyChainManagementexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• S.C.P.M.x Sigmacertificationareaplus

About Messer:

Messers safety culture commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer more sustainable moreproductiveand more efficient so their business thrives. We nurture lasting meaningful relationships with customers our communities and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization the dedication knowledge customerfocusand entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is whatmakeMesser refreshingly different.

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Required Experience:

Manager