Material Management Specialist

Position Overview

Air Products is a global leader in industrial gases, performance materials, equipment, and services, driving innovation to redefine what’s possible across industries. We empower our teams to collaborate, innovate, and deliver solutions that enable groundbreaking advancements in healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and beyond. As a Material Management Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain operations by ensuring the efficient management of spare parts, consumables, and inventory to support operational excellence and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

The Material Management Specialist will serve as a critical link between Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams, focusing on the strategic management of facilities’ spare parts and consumables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Inventory Optimization: Balance plant costs with equipment availability by determining optimal stock levels for spare parts, leveraging in-country availability and business needs to minimize capital expenditure while ensuring reliability.
• SAP System Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the SAP system, including the Bill of Materials (BOM), inventory locations, and stock levels. Collaborate with suppliers to build and validate BOM data for seamless integration into SAP.
• Warehouse Operations: Oversee the setup, management, and maintenance of warehouse zones, ensuring compliance with company standards and best practices. Provide critical support during plant commissioning, scheduled outages, and turnarounds (TAR) by ensuring the availability of necessary materials and spares.
• Stock Control & Replenishment: Manage stock replacement programs, inventory checks, and emergency transport arrangements with vendors to address urgent operational needs. Ensure safe storage of capital spares, both onsite and offsite, in alignment with regulatory and company requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify plant issues, develop cost-effective solutions, and ensure alignment with operational objectives. Provide training and support to enhance team capabilities in inventory management and SAP transactions.
• Safety & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental (EH&S) compliance. Contribute to the development and implementation of EH&S-related procedures, ensuring all warehouse activities adhere to mandatory safety protocols. Supervise warehouse contractors to maintain a safe and reliable work environment.
• Emergency Response: Serve as a key resource during emergency situations, providing 24/7 support to ensure the availability of critical materials and spares to meet operational demands.

Qualifications & Competencies

To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate a blend of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with inventory management systems, particularly SAP, and a solid understanding of supply chain principles, including stock optimization and procurement.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to improve inventory efficiency and reduce costs. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated leadership and the capacity to build credibility and respect across the organization.
• Safety & Compliance Mindset: A commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards, with the ability to implement and enforce best practices in warehouse operations.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Flexibility to work in dynamic environments, including emergency response scenarios, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and the ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Why Join Air Products?

As a Material Management Specialist at Air Products, you will have the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects that shape industries and improve lives. You will work alongside a diverse and talented team, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive operational excellence. In return, we offer a competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a global organization committed to sustainability and growth.