E&C Post Order Manager
About The Position
Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is seeking an E&C Post Order Manager in Houston, TX. This role is crucial for the strategic post-order management of suppliers for various equipment and materials, ensuring compliance with Air Liquide specifications. The manager will oversee supplier supply chain activities to guarantee timely delivery of equipment, materials, and documentation within budget and according to purchase order specifications. Responsibilities include conducting on-site supplier audits, ensuring order closure, managing claims, and resolving Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). Air Liquide is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers comprehensive benefits.
Requirements
- Engineering degree or equivalent required.
- Discipline: Gas industry; Mechanics; Chemical, supply chain management
- 7+ Years of experience required
- Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
- Experience in an international EPC company or in manufacturing or construction management, especially in the field of Supplier Management or Project management
- Knowledge of international standards and regulations (e.g. Incoterms and basic commercial knowledge to claims and warranties)
- Ability to read and interpret Vendor manufacturing schedule and progress reports & basic drawings.
- Knowledge of Fabrication process.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing procedures and processes.
- Knowledge of Vendor engineering and document approval process
- Strong experience in workshop audits and vendor qualification process
Nice To Haves
- Prior industrial gas experience
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the end-to-end post-order execution from PO placement to delivery and close-out
- Foster supplier performance in terms of schedule, quality, and cost
- Champion proactive risk mitigation and claims support
- Review PO scope, milestones, and contractual obligations
- Support supplier kick-off meetings
- Establish detailed execution schedules
- Discover risks in early phase - Early detection of delays
- Monitor engineering, procurement, and fabrication progress
- Conduct desk and shop expediting
- Validate supplier progress vs actual
- Coordinate recovery plans for delays
- Monitor vendor documentation
- Support timely approvals
- Resolve comments and avoid delays
- Monitor final dossier completion
- Coordinate inspection plans
- Nurture relationships with inspectors and agencies with support from SQC teams
- Support NCRs and ensure closure with vendor and SQC teams
- Help ensure readiness for shipment release
- Validate shipment readiness
- Coordinate packing and documentation
- Support Logistics to coordinate with vendor and interface with freight forwarders
- Support Logistics teams to monitor shipments to site
- Support contractual compliance
- Discover deviations and delays
- Support back-charge and LD cases
- Maintain documentation for claims
- Monitor Order Management & Expediting budget
- Analyze cost impacts
- Support recovery strategies
- Share financial performance updates
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports
- Highlight risks and delays
- Participate in project reviews
- Support complete documentation
- Resolve NCRs and punch points
- Support SAP closure
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
