Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The SCM Delivery Advisor will work closely with key stakeholders, such as but not limited to: Engineering & Construction (E&C), Operations and Shared Services, to develop, support and execute SCM delivery strategies created and/or lead by the COE and commercial team for the ordering, delivery and management of critical materials and services required for the LNG operations of the terminal and the facilities. The Advisor may work with the COE and/or commercial team in the development of strategies for the purchasing, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations and will be accountable for the, final execution as well as monitoring of internal Delivery KPIs and workload planning/forecast. 

The SCM Delivery Advisor reports directly to the Manager, SCM Delivery and is a key member of the Delivery team. The Advisor shall communicate effectively, collaborate with other teams and functions, execute delivery strategies, and seek for innovation and continuous improvement for the support and operations continuity of our business. 

This is a non-DOT position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Leadership & Influencing

Responsible for the execution of key strategies, data integrity and communication. 
Routinely communicates with integrity across key business stakeholders to align the strategic intent of the category or sourcing strategy and the business needs, facilitate their execution and administration. 
Actively influences senior leaders to gain alignment and access to appropriate resources for opportunities related but not limited to purchasing, inventory management and logistics, warehouse operations and data management. 
Coordination of business specific interests while leveraging Cheniere’s scope and scale. 
Leads innovation and the introduction of changes considering internal and external market challenges. Seek for procedures and system enhancements, upgrades, etc., to increase efficiency within the Delivery team. 
Be the agent of change to lead the various initiatives of the Delivery team.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary interface for all 3rd delivery party spend in the category for the Business and SCM. 
Own the delivery business relationships and collaborate with their teams to provide thought leadership and way-of-working that drive best practices. 
Support cross-team workload balancing between purchasing, inventory management and warehouse operations, to assure SCM services are delivered with quality and timely response. 
Responsible for coordination with COE and Commercial team, to ensure proper Delivery involvement and integration for the planning, and effectively prepare for the execution and implementation of strategic initiatives/opportunities developed and endorsed by the business.

Execution and Implementation of Delivery Strategies and Opportunities

Responsible for the execution and implementation of SCM Delivery strategies and opportunities for purchasing, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations and data management. 
Responsible for integrating and connecting demand planning, materials management, inventory strategy, contract call-off, purchasing, invoicing and payment requirements to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities. 
Responsible for ensuring all SCM Delivery activities are compliant with local laws/regulations, policies and SCM functional policies, procedures, and guidelines. Also, provide support to Audit and Assurance for processes under the Delivery function. 
Responsible for the development and implementation of mitigation plans to address audit findings, non-compliances scenarios, etc.
Provide deep expertise within SCM Delivery, with an intimate knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations and data quality. 
Monitor Delivery function monthly spend and ensure compliance.
Support and/or execute strategic sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution of critical/complex materials agreements in support of spare parts philosophy, construction projects, routine operations and turnarounds.
Provide support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), with emphasis on critical material suppliers.
Develop reports and perform analytics of data for the SCM Delivery, with focus on continuous improvement, compliance, and data quality assurance.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Expertise in contract management, purchasing of complex/critical material and equipment, inventory management, logistics, data management and SCM systems, strategy, and business case development. ?Knowledgeable about warehouse operations. In-depth knowledge of Oracle’s iProcurement Purchasing modules, Maximo and GEP’s Sourcing and Contract Modules. In-depth knowledge and experience of SCM processes applicable to the procurement of materials and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and operation of LNG Terminal Operations and Engineering & Construction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education, Training and Certifications: Education and Certifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Engineering, or related business. Master’s preferred

Experience:

Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, with emphasis in operations.

DIRECT REPORTS

None. [May have future direct reports]

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical Area: Our Houston office is in the heart of downtown and we offer free parking or a metro ticket to get here. With all corporate teams at the same location, there’s always a buzz around the office. You’ll have dedicated desk space and plenty of human interaction. 

Facilities and hardware: Our offices are modern, bright, and designed to foster collaboration. You’ll have access to great IT equipment and support and can readily access the downtown tunnels, restaurants, and gyms. You may occasionally need to travel to our sites at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi and those sites are governed by FTZ regulations which does include drug and alcohol testing.  

Working conditions: Cheniere is committed to improving the wellbeing of our employees and while you may on occasion need to work outside usual working hours, we aspire to provide a good work life balance for all. 

Occasional call-out after work hours will be required, including holidays, weekends, and nights.
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
Frequent travel will be required to LNG terminal operations and other facilities, such as: Corpus Christi, Sabine Pass and Pipeline.

Company culture: So, what’s the culture like at Cheniere? It’s our values — teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and safety — at?work. We’re happy when we hear employees say we have a?great culture. But we’re not satisfied with building a?great culture, we’re endeavoring to build the best culture. 

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 or mental disability.