American Welding & Gas Inc. is thrilled to announce an immediate opening for a dynamic Area Operations Director in the vibrant Northern Markets (MT, ND, SD, WY, MN. IN). Don’t miss the chance to make an impact in this key role!

This regionally based support role is the primary resource for supply chain operations in assigned stores. The position involves up to 50% travel to actively engage with stores and help achieve supply chain objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience managing end-to-end supply chain processes, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
Awareness of global supply chain challenges and experience managing international logistics.
Proven ability to communicate complex supply chain information to diverse audiences.
Strong leadership experience in managing and developing teams.

Preferred Skills:

Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain performance. Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SAP, or similar.
Experience leading, mentoring, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strategic thinker with a focus on process improvement and cost reduction.
Clear, effective communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
Budget management and cost forecasting experience.
Highly organized, with strong administrative and time management skills.
Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Coach store managers on inventory and supply chain performance, ensuring accountability for metrics like turns, obsolete inventory, freight expense, and GMROI.
Serve as gatekeeper for store parameter changes and new inventory requests.
Support store efforts during tie-outs and full inventory counts.
Oversee ticket creation, PO receiving, cost discrepancies, shortage management, transfers, etc.
Address recurring issues and other needs during site visits.
Manage DSI sales opportunities, open orders, cycle counts, negatives, and pricing discrepancies.
Lead projects on obsolete inventory, supplier/product changes, and freight expense.
Participate in the HG steering committee to provide local insights and ensure effective execution.
Contribute to long-term supply chain projects.
Travel up to 50% of the work schedule.

Incentives:

Competitive Pay.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits.
Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
Company-provided Life Insurance.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
AWG’s renowned company culture, known for fostering a family-like atmosphere and offering ongoing growth opportunities, leading to an industry-low turnover rate.

AWG is expanding and seeking exceptional talent to drive our progress forward. Don't miss out on a promising future -Join our team today!

American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

American Welding and Gas

Supply Chain Manager

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