The Supervisor, Warehouse Operations reports directly to the Distribution and Inventory Manager and will work directly with Operations, SCM, Suppliers and Service Providers to manage and lead, day-to-day interfaces and processes for warehouse operations, logistics, materials and inventory management, to support and ensure on-time delivery, material availability, demand and supply execution, cost optimization, supply chain disruptions and risk mitigation, across Company’s facilities.
The Supervisor will be responsible for leveraging relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners to implement opportunities to optimize operations, improve customer service, increase productivity, drive data accuracy and minimize operative cost. This critical role is accountable for holding SCM performance standards and develop strategies in support of the warehouse operations, logistics, materials and inventory management, for the operations and maintenance of LNG terminals and Pipeline facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Develop and implement quality assurance and control procedures to meet customer service expectations.
•Responsible for the implementation and sustain of logistic strategies: freight forwarding and distribution/transportation.
•Work closely and interface with other teams/groups to understand and ensure materials are delivered to scope, on schedule, and within budget while complying with Company’s procedures and policies.
•Analyze and leverage monthly Key Performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement productivity initiatives. Continuously evaluate deficiencies in controls, processes, and procedures and develop solutions and best practices.
•Develop actions to comply with performance metrics, efficiency targets, budget targets, inventory financial reconciliation, and audit compliance.
•Develop and implement warehouse operations and material management process capabilities including logistics capital planning.
•Accountable for inventory accuracy, inventory discrepancy analysis and resolution.
•Manage freight forwarding and transportation annual budget, including invoice review, approval, and reconciliation.
•Responsible for development, implementation, sustain and track of cost savings and value creation projects related to warehouse operations, material management and distribution, freight forwarding and transportation.
•Develop strategies in areas of efficiencies/innovation.
•Support development of strategic plans for inventory management and distribution. Forecast capacity requirements and develop distribution and logistics plans to execute in compliance with service level commitments.
•Analyze, model and present market intelligence and supply disruption data, to perform advance predictive analysis, development, and implementation of risk management programs to ensure security of supply.
•Develop and maintain strategic relationship with Suppliers and Service Providers’ responsible for the execution of the work.
•Demonstrate problem-solving skills to understand/foresee financial and service implications. Ability to understand broad picture and implications to warehouse and distribution operations.
•Serve as designated Cheniere FTZ Authorized Representative (as required), which will require a United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) background check. Provide support during CBP audits.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge:
•In-depth knowledge of all processes and capabilities to manage warehouse operations processes and materials management for complex materials and services used in the construction, maintenance, and operation of energy industry.
•Solid background supporting and/or leading warehouse operations and material distribution, inventory control and execution, and movement of critical material, consumables and equipment.
•Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administration/management.
•Significant knowledge of risk management, supply disruption and predictive analytics in support of recommendations to secure supply and drive continuous improvement.
Understanding of plant operations, materials demand planning and scheduling, transportation, logistics, storage and processing including safety and security, maintenance, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards.
Skills:
•Understanding of warehouse operations, materials management and storage, transportation, logistics (including safety and security), demand planning, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards.
•Previous experience supervising/leading personnel in an operations environment.
•Ability to work self-directed, independently and with a proactive approach.
•Exceptional problem-solving. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data, identify issues/opportunities, recommend and implement solutions.
•Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships to achieve results.
•Detailed oriented, organized, and able to complete multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
Computer savvy, including but not limited to: Oracle, Maximo, PowerBI, Tableu, and Microsoft Office.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
Education and Certifications: High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Logistics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, which includes warehouse operations, materials management, inventory and logistic processes. Must have experience in demand planning, inventory analysis, logistics, traffic and shipping (both international and domestic). Experience working in operations within the LNG or oil and gas industry is preferred.
DIRECT REPORTS
•Warehouse Operations Coordinators
Distribution & Logistics Specialist
FREEDOM TO ACT
This position exercises discretion independently within approved guidelines and with minimum supervision. Must use sound judgment and make good business decisions.
WORK CONDITIONS
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors. Occasionally may be exposed to year around weather conditions.
•Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal and internal regulations.
•Responsibilities must be met in a 24/7 call-out environment, including holidays, weekends and nights.
•Forklift operation certification is required and shall be maintained valid for the support of the warehouse operations and materials management.
Frequent travel to support other facilities and meet with business customers, will be required.
ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.