Job Summary - Asset Supply Chain Manager Salary Range $160,000 to $170,000

The Asset and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing asset lifecycle procurement strategies, maintenance inventory programs, materials management processes, and supply chain initiatives that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations within the Air Separation Unit (ASU) Reliability Department. This position serves as the critical link between Reliability, Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, Warehousing, and external suppliers to ensure the right materials, parts, and services are available at the right time while optimizing inventory investment and maximizing equipment reliability.

Essential Functions
Lead Maintenance Repair and Operations inventory optimization efforts to balance equipment reliability and inventory carrying costs.
Manage inventory levels, reorder points, safety stock requirements, and warehouse performance metrics.
Conduct regular audits of inventory accuracy, obsolete materials, and excess stock.
Ensure all critical spare parts are properly identified, cataloged, stored, preserved, and maintained.
Develop and implement inventory control procedures and cycle count programs.
Develop and maintain asset lifecycle procurement strategies for critical ASU equipment.
Establish criticality rankings for plant assets and align spare parts strategies accordingly.
Collaborate with Reliability Engineers and Maintenance personnel to identify and manage critical spare components.
Provide execution oversight and expediting of critical spare parts, long-lead equipment, and reliability-related procurement activities to ensure operational readiness and minimize risk to plant reliability.
Oversee transportation, logistics, shipping, receiving, and warehousing activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of materials, equipment, and critical spare parts.
Develop sourcing and procurement strategies for reliability-related materials, equipment, and services.
Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, OEMs, and service providers.
Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery reliability, and contract compliance.
Identify opportunities for supply chain optimization, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
Coordinate long-lead procurement activities supporting maintenance outages and capital projects.
Partner with reliability and engineering to ensure spare parts recommendations are integrated into maintenance strategies.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Develop and maintain procedures for inventory management, asset tracking, and supplier qualification.
Drive digitalization initiatives related to MAPS systems and inventory management processes.

Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Associate degree in supply chain plus 10 years of related experience - Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering or supply chain management plus 5 years of related experience - Preferred
High School/GED High school or High School equivalent - Required

Work Experience
5-7 years Experience in supply chain, inventory management, maintenance planning, reliability, asset management, or industrial operations - Required
3-5 years Leadership or management experience - Preferred
3-5 years Experience managing MRO inventory and critical spare parts programs - Required
5-7 years Experience implementing inventory optimization initiatives and digital asset management systems - Required
3-5 Years Experience supporting industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, oil and gas, air separation, power generation, or related process industries - Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Asset lifecycle management principles.
Reliability engineering fundamentals and maintenance best practices.
MRO inventory control and warehouse management.
Supply chain planning, procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
Critical spare parts analysis and inventory optimization methodologies.
CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP, Maximo, Oracle, Ignition or similar platforms.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Budget development, cost control, and financial analysis.
Industrial safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements.

Skills
Strategic planning and execution.
Inventory and supply chain analytics.
Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Budget management and cost optimization.
Data analysis and KPI development.
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
Project management and organizational leadership.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP, Maximo, or equivalent business systems.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Abilities
Ability to balance reliability requirements with inventory cost considerations.
Ability to assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to interpret technical documentation, equipment specifications, and engineering recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic industrial environment.
Ability to make sound business decisions using analytical and financial data.
Ability to develop long-term asset and inventory strategies that support operational excellence.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Licenses and Certifications
Certification CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) Preferred
Certification Vib ISO CAT II or above Preferred

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Working Condition This role will be performed in office environments as well as in industrial field environments. While performing duties of this job it would occasionally be required to:
• Be exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant).
• Be exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers).
• Be exposed to high, precarious places (e.g. cold box, repair work)
• Be exposed to high noise levels (e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance)

Travel Requirements
25% Ability to travel and required to provide plant support, vendor audits, and equipment FATs.