• Job Description

  Req#: 626971
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  Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Region Distribution Manager to join our team located in Las Vegas, NV. The Region Distribution Manager directs the planning and implementation of distribution activities including fleet management, compliance and training, and coordinates planning of product distribution for optimal usage of drivers and assets.

  Responsibilities

  · Develops and implements optimum routing schedule.

  · Directs the implementation and provides ongoing management/support to Accustar & Roadnet

  · Implements all Distribution processes in accordance with Linde procedures

  · Develops Distribution Cost Reduction Programs using 6 sigma / Lean techniques

  · Networks with other Regional Distribution Managers and the National Distribution Manager to ensure transfer of best practices and implementation of Company initiatives

  · Coordinates DVS (Driver Vehicle Services) activities with the field

  · Fleet database management, vehicle ordering and transferring

  · Ensures programs are in place for Region Driver Safety Performance

  · Leads the regional activities pertaining to DOT compliance

  · Manages the Distribution cost center in line with agreed budgets and KPI's

  · Partners with Plants & distribution locations to develop yearly distribution budgets

  · Develops a culture of motivated, trained Drivers who are responsive to Customers' needs

  · Ensures that training and development programs are in place

  · Ensures that all trucks are properly maintained and are a good advertisement for Linde

  · Designs transportation strategy

  · Develops routing and sourcing options and standards

  · Selects carriers - interface with global strategies and negotiate with locals

  · Maintains systems for inbound, intra-company and outbound transportation.

  · Identifies freight consolidations

  · Traces shipments as necessary

  · Documents shipments and pay carriers

  · Audits freight bills

  · Develops loss and damage claims evidence, process claims, collect money

  · Other duties as assigned

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  · Bachelor’s Degree is required

  · Minimum 5 years’ experience in an operations/distribution environment.

  · Industrial gas experience preferred

  Salaried: $103,875 - $152,350

  Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2022 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

  The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde’s industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements, and emissions reductions. For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.lindeus.com

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

• About the company

  Praxair Distribution, Inc. operates 300+ welding supply stores in the USA offering welding gases, welding equipment and welding consumables.

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