DCC Inventory/Purchasing Manager

$100,000 - $110,000/Yr

Air Liquide - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The DCC Inventory/Purchasing Manager at Air Liquide is responsible for overseeing a team that ensures a continuous supply of chemicals and gases for semiconductor industry customers. This role involves managing supplier relationships, inventory planning, and compliance with regulatory standards, while also focusing on team performance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of approximately 10 employees responsible for providing semiconductor industry customers with a continuous supply of chemicals and gases.
• Provide resources for procurement of pass-through and manufacturing chemicals and gases sourced out of the Dallas Chemical Center.
• Review, approve, and provide feedback on the inventory planning team's ordering practices, purchase orders, and supplier/customer interactions.
• Manage suppliers to meet business objectives and establish/maintain positive business relationships.
• Lead forecast meetings, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and process special orders to avoid 'out-of-stock' conditions.
• Maintain and update regulatory chemical compliance module in Oracle and daily reporting.
• Act as local Oracle system super user, identifying/implementing system enhancements and providing support for quick resolution of system issues.
• Partner with the AP/SCM/Purchasing teams in Houston to coordinate quick resolution for invoice and supplier issues.
• Support compliance with laws, codes, and internal industrial management systems regarding hazardous material inventory control.
• Represent Air Liquide at Supplier performance reviews held by customers.
• Ensure all Quality Events adhere to Air Liquide's set closure goals and manage supplier quality management system.
• Support HSEQ audits, inspections, and actions needed for onsite safety.
• Manage periodic reporting, inventory cost turns, and expired products.
• Identify risks and advise on solutions to avoid or mitigate risks in daily operations.
• Establish and maintain a performance management program for the team using existing tools.
• Support cross-training and employee career development initiatives.
• Meet or exceed all company safety procedures and standards and maintain proactive safety leadership.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for work processes.
• Identify process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain a 5S program for applicable work areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, business, accounting or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years experience working in Supply Chain or related function, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• Prior people management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation) skills with demonstrated experience leading customer meetings.
• Expert Oracle inventory management skills.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset and prioritizing customer satisfaction.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Suite applications.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Power BI experience preferred.
• Demonstrated business acumen.

Nice-to-haves

• Power BI experience preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance