Supply Chain Manager

"Fuel your future with us! Join our Pinnacle Propane family and ignite your career with limitless opportunities, competitive benefits, and a dynamic work environment that keeps the flame of success burning bright." Do you want to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry that offers a limitless amount of education and experience with opportunities galore? Then consider a career with Pinnacle Propane. Who is Pinnacle? We are a member of the billion-dollar global energy provider SHV Energy. We are family focused and we truly put our employees first. We understand that things in life happen, and we are small enough that our CEO knows each one of our 400 U.S. based employees.

CONSIDER THIS!Have you ever dreamed of living and working in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, or another region of the America’s? We have associates that have started off as drivers and after receiving the proper training and education through internal and external means they are now working as Business Unit Directors in Europe and elsewhere across the globe. We truly feel that if our employees are taken care of, then they will take care of the customer.

Along with these exciting career opportunities, we also pride ourselves on having some the lowest and most affordable prices on medical, dental, and other healthcare related costs with Blue Cross Blue Shield. We know that in today’s day and age, staying competitive with other companies is imperative. Below is a list of just some possible work schedules that may be available in your area:

• Minimum of 2 weeks PTO your first year
• At our corporate office in Irving, we operate under a hybrid policy of 3 days in the office and 2 at home
• 8 Company recognized holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Since we believe in giving back to where our employees live, you also receive 1 Community Holiday.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt (Full Time)

Reports To: Director of Supply Chain Planning

Company Overview

Pinnacle Propane is a leading supplier and distributor of off-grid energy, such as LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas), sustainable fuels, and renewable energy solutions, with operations that span across the central and southern regions of the US. Pinnacle is a subsidiary of SHV Energy, the global leader in low carbon and clean energy solutions, supporting 30 million business and residential customers around the world.

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Supply Chain Manager to join our team, with a strong focus on managing a large portfolio of assets and leading Logistics and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) improvement initiatives. This role is crucial in aligning company goals with operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and possess strong analytical skills, along with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, simplify processes, and implement innovative solutions to enhance the customer experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Asset Management:

• Develop and manage an accurate inventory of company assets, encompassing properties, equipment, and all industrial components located at company or customer sites.
• Monitor asset usage and performance, ensuring proper maintenance and repair schedules are followed.
• Implement strategies to optimize asset utilization and reduce operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement within the logistics and Supply Chain processes.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify further opportunities for improvement.

1. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):

• Lead the S&OP process to optimize supply and asset planning based on future customer demand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement an effective S&OP strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuously refine the S&OP process to ensure the company remains competitive and agile in the market.

Accountabilities

• Ensure the development and execution of an operational logistics plan in order to ensure efficient and effective flows of goods and information throughout the whole Supply Chain.
• Coordination of the Supply Chain planning and forecasting process, including aligning the various plans and managing information.
• Ensure the development, execution, and monitoring of operational plans that takes into account middle and long-term developments, such as future investments in capacity and changes in demand or resources.
• Identify and implement improvements to the systems processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the company.
• Provide insights at request or at own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments by means of periodical and ad hoc requests.
• Provide leadership to a team, such as setting individual objectives, reviewing performance and providing ongoing feedback on a formal and informal basis so that all subordinates are aware of what they are required to achieve and how they are performing against their objectives.
• Contribute and develop an operational budget as it relates to the logistics department.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems within a large organization.
• Strong analytical skills with a background in data science and database management (or similar).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience or the desire to learn process mapping.
• Able to travel 1-5 days per month.