Asset Supply Chain Manager - Crosby, TX

Matheson•Crosby, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school or High School equivalent - Required
5-7 years Experience in supply chain, inventory management, maintenance planning, reliability, asset management, or industrial operations - Required
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 Asset lifecycle management principles.
Knowledge Reliability engineering fundamentals and maintenance best practices.
Knowledge MRO inventory control and warehouse management.
Knowledge Supply chain planning, procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
Knowledge Critical spare parts analysis and inventory optimization methodologies.
Knowledge CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP, Maximo, Oracle, Ignition or similar platforms.
Knowledge Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge Budget development, cost control, and financial analysis.
Knowledge Industrial safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
Skills Strategic planning and execution.
Skills Inventory and supply chain analytics.
Skills Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Skills Budget management and cost optimization.
Skills Data analysis and KPI development.
Skills Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
Skills Project management and organizational leadership.
Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP, Maximo, or equivalent business systems.
Skills Written and verbal communication skills.
Abilities Ability to balance reliability requirements with inventory cost considerations.
Abilities Ability to assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Abilities Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams.
Abilities Ability to interpret technical documentation, equipment specifications, and engineering recommendations.
Abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic industrial environment.
Abilities Ability to make sound business decisions using analytical and financial data.
Abilities Ability to develop long-term asset and inventory strategies that support operational excellence.
Abilities Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Associate's 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
3-5 years Leadership or management experience - Preferred
Certification CMRP(Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) Preferred
Certification Vib ISOCAT II or above Preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards