Distribution and Contract Management Team Lead at Air Liquide

Product Sourcing & Optimising landed cost of bulk products 

• Set the yearly product sourcing strategy in alignment with the sales targeted volumes
• Optimizing the total landed cost of products through implementation of best practices of products sourcing & transport optimization techniques
• Work hand by hand with bulk analyst to analyze operational & safety KPIs mainly related to KM/TON , fleet & drivers hours optimization, defining concrete action for continuous improvement   
• Evaluates distribution feasibility of new contracts involving sales, customer installations teams and National Logistics Manager. 
• Participates in the optimization of routing tools by identifying gaps between functions and transport dispatching needs. Ensures that the team uses routing tools properly and identifies training needs. 

Contract Management:

• Ensure proper implementation of bulk contract in term of operational, safety & commercials aspects 
• Review & approve the monthly billing template provided from bulk transporter(s) ensuring that the billed amount is correct & aligned with commercial,contractual governance & group bench mark whenever applicable.
• Summarizes fleet evolution needs prior to transportation contract re-negotiation with the transport provider. Adjusts the fleet of tractors/trailers in coordination with the transport provider to the distribution needs and leverage the contractual terms of transportation agreements
• Ensure appropriate corrective and preventive measures are in place in order to answer customer complaints and all requirements for Safety & Quality are adhered to and managed as per given deadlines.
• Lead meetings such as: planning meetings with transporters, special meetings for CO2, problem solving and RCA, HR and Quality meetings
• Focus on continuous improvement in terms of maintenance of tankers, understanding of causes on the field

Educational requirements

• Preferably BSC in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering) or 
• Master Degree - Logistic & supply chain, Engineering or equivalent or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Production Management or Supply Chain qualification

Experience

• 5 - 10 years of experience covering the following domains of expertise
• Excellent Knowledge & practical experience of dangerous good  planning & dispatching active cycles, 
• Excellent knowledge of field execution of dangerous good transport & contract management, 
• Fair knowledge of road safety fundamentals & regulation,
• Fair knowledge of fleet maintenance, basic understanding of maintenance needs for undercarriage, running gears, axles, different braking & safety systems, Cryogenic maintenance knowledge is an additional  advantage, 
• High analytical skills, able to read & understand what behind KPIs with ability to identify rooms for continuous improvement