Sr. Director of Global Helium
Irving, TX 
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Posted 12 days ago
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Lead the entire supply chain from sourcing through sales of bulk liquid helium to internal NSHD customers and 3rd party customers globally. Ensure development and execution of long term sourcing plans appropriate for projected customer demand and based on expected market conditions. Lead the development of the annual Global Helium P&L and optimize profitability of the business by improving efficiency of container usage and supply chains, and maximizing helium sales gross margin via appropriate pricing management. Lead the engagement with customers and helium sources to ensure Matheson is well positioned to grow customer sales and win targeted helium source bids. Ensure Matheson senior management is apprised of material risks and execute on recommendations to mitigate these risks. Ensure entire Global Helium team is focused on anticipating and solving problems in a complex supply chain from source to customer.

Essential Functions

Essential Function

Lead the Global Helium team in sourcing, supply chain and sales of liquid helium & management of the container fleet

Identify and mitigate material business risks

Optimize Global Helium profitability through pricing and cost management

Lead development of Global Helium business strategy as aligned with NSHD helium strategy

Directly participate in development & sale of major customers and development of major sourcing partners

Identify opportunities to growth the Global Helium business

Required for All Jobs
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Complies with all policies and standards


Qualifications

Education LevelEducation DetailsReq/Pref
Bachelors DegreeFinance or EngineeringRequired
Masters DegreeMBAPreferred

Work Experience

ExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/Preferred
7-9 yearsIndustrial gases (or similar) sales or commercial management, including management of complex contractsRequired
4-6 yearsExperience in global helium businessPreferred
4-6 yearsNegotiation of complex sales or sourcing agreementsRequired
1-3 yearsInternational experience, exposure to different culturesPreferred
4-6 yearsFinancial evaluation or P&L managementPreferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong cross-functional leadership skills, strong work ethic, people management skills

Strong negotiating skills, creativity in developing complex agreements

Strong analytical skills

Ability to solve problems or lead team to solve problems

Strong written/oral skills for negotiating with 3rd parties and internal selling, influencing.

Ability to multi-task and ensure multiple personal and team work streams are simultaneously progressed to completion

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/Preferred
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category:

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight
Stationary Position X
Move/Traverse X
Stationary Position Seated X
Transport/Lifting X
Transport/Carrying X
Exerting Force/Pushing X
Exerting Force/Pulling X
Ascend/Descend X
Balancing X
Position Self/Stooping X
Position Self/Kneeling X
Position Self/Crouching X
Position Self/Crawling X
Reaching X
Handling X
Grasping X
Feeling X
Communicate/Talking X
Communicate/Hearing X
Repetitive Motions X
Coordination X

Travel Requirements

Estimated Amount Brief Description
30% International and domestic travel to customers, suppliers, conferences

Mental Demands

Working Condition N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability


Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4 to 6 years
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