Buying Center Analyst
Job Description
Location:
Tulsa, OK - W. 7th St. - ManagementHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovativeAt Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Airgas is Hiring for a Buying Center Analyst!
We are looking for you!
Schedule: Monday- Friday (Hybrid)
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment
Location: Can reside in Tulsa, Ok or Levittown, PA
Recruiter: Ladedra Walthall | [email protected] |6789856735
The Buying Center Analyst will design, analyze, test and support the procurement processes within SAP, Business Warehouse, and Blue Yonder which enable the Buying Centers to achieve their goals and objectives. The primary focus is to support the Buying Centers within the hardgoods business unit at Airgas, Inc. In particular you will:
Prepare monthly analysis of retail and non-retail equipment consumption, inventory values and days on hand for the VP of Hardgoods.
Create and maintain weekly divisional material master databases, which are used to support procurement decisions made by the Director of Purchasing and the Buying Center Managers.
Facilitate management’s alignment of purchasing operations by preparing monthly regional databases for use in analyzing and communicating plant performance.
Cultivate and support the bolt-on and retail equipment signup database, providing maintenance, performance analysis, and SAP validation.
Perform Regional and Distribution Center cost analysis for large volume Hardgoods purchases and write-offs.
Connect with management and end users to define technical specifications for system enhancements and provide performance testing.
Plan, coordinate, prepare and submit scheduled and ad hoc reports, assisting management’s advancement of procurement and inventory control.
Define new and advance existing reporting processes, using SAP (SE16/SQVI), Business Warehouse and Blue Yonder systems.
Create and maintain written documentation for regularly scheduled reports, processes and solutions.
Research SAP core functionality to satisfy management analysis requests.
Document SAP data structure, relationships, formulas, queries and Visual Basic code.
Provide workload balance analysis for Buying Center personnel and Distribution Center order fulfillment.
Work both independently and as a collaborative partner, with trust provided to guide meaningful decision-making.
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Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
1+ years of experience in an analyst function, preferably in an application support role.
High School Diploma or GED
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, with an emphasis being placed on Access, Excel, and Word.
Familiarity with basic supply chain business processes is recommended, but not required.
Familiarity with Blue Yonder, SAP or other supply chain software applications is recommended, but not required.
Foundational knowledge of SQL and/or Visual Basic helpful, but not required.
Previous use of SAP T-Codes SQVI (query structure) and SE16 for data extraction recommended, but not required.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, both as an individual contributor and as a team member.
Creativity and innovation is encouraged.
Willingness and ability to travel as required - limited.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, computer science and/or business, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Power BI
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Benefits
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [email protected].
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